Machinist III- 2nd Shift

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc in East Aurora is seeking a Lathe Machinist III for 2nd Shift to set up and operate CNC or manual lathes. You will be responsible for producing complex parts with tight tolerances for mission-critical products while working under minimum supervision.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of CNC machining experience, with strong skills in blueprint interpretation and familiarity with G-code. The role offers competitive pay from $32.00–$37.00 hourly, along with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a CNC machinist, preferably on lathe and mill machines.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer work instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities.
• Inspect work performed and adjust gaging equipment.
• Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint interpretation

G-code knowledge

Arithmetic skills

Fanuc controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Machinist III – 2nd Shift

Location

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Overview

Moog is a high‑performance design and manufacturing company for aerospace, defense and industrial applications. We are looking for a Lathe Machinist III for 2nd Shift to set up and operate CNC or manual lathes, producing complex parts with tight tolerances for mission‑critical products.

Responsibilities

• Work under minimum supervision and help plan work and solve problems within the cell.
• Set up and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to achieve close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.
• Inspect all work performed, set up or adjust gaging equipment, detect unusual conditions and deviant parts.
• Recognize errors in blueprints and operation sheets.
• Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches and operation sheets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• At least 4 years of experience as a CNC machinist, preferably on lathe and mill machines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer work instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Working knowledge of G‑code and Fanuc controls (plus).
• Knowledge of B‑axis mill turns with main and sub spindle (plus).
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary: $32.00–$37.00 (Buffalo, NY).
• 2nd shift employees receive a 10% shift differential pay.
• Competitive financial rewards: bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability and Employee Assistance Plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Warm, respectful, family‑like culture driven by 12 core values.

Compliance

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.