Mill Machinist I - 2nd/3rd Shift

Moog; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Mill Machinist I to operate vertical mills and CNC Mills for second and third shift, onsite. You will set up machines, read drawings, and produce precision components for flight-critical systems.

Join a team manufacturing parts for programs like F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA, with a $3,500 sign-on bonus and FAA safety program requirements. The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and growth in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer work instructions in English.
• At least 1 year of experience as a CNC Mill Machinist.
• FAA Drug & Alcohol Program enrollment is required for Safety Sensitive work.

Responsibilities

• Perform milling operations on all material types using vertical mills and tracer-type machines.
• Set up and operate a CNC Mill.
• Make set-ups using specified equipment.
• Develop new machining methods and techniques when needed.
• Interpret drawings and perform complex layouts with minimal guidance.
• Inspect all work and detect unusual conditions or defects.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading blueprints

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Mill equipment

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Mill Machinist I - 2nd/3rd Shift Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

At Moog, we design and manufacture high-performance systems that power some of the world’s most advanced aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our success is built on innovation, collaboration, and the expertise of skilled machinists who take pride in delivering precision components that perform in mission-critical environments.

As a machinist within our Military Aircraft Group, you will machine some of the most challenging parts which will be used on major production programs such as F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA.

Currently, we are seeking a skilled Mill machinist who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants to see their work contribute to some of the world's most advanced programs.

In this role, you'll manufacture complex, high-precision components used in flight-critical systems where quality, reliability, and performance are non‑negotiable.

This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign-on bonus.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• At least 1 year of experience as a CNC Mill Machinist.
• In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company’s "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.

As a Mill Machinist, you will:

• Perform a complete range of milling operations on all types of material using vertical mills, and tracer-type milling machines.
• Set up and operate a CNC Mill.
• Make all set‑ups using specified equipment.
• Occasionally develop new methods and machining techniques.
• Interpret drawings, occasionally work without operation sheets, and make difficult layouts.
• Need to work, at times, with minimum guidance.
• Inspect all work performed and detect unusual conditions, defective materials, and defective parts using different inspection equipment and processes.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may be offered 2nd and 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.
• Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $22.00–$27.00 Hourly Salary Range

Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

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

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.