Mill Machinist II - 3rd Shift

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 91,693,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k match

Health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Mill Machinist II for the 3rd shift in Buffalo, NY. You will machine high-precision parts used in critical aerospace and defense programs, ensuring quality and reliability in mission-critical environments.

You will perform complete milling operations, set up vertical mills, read and interpret drawings, and inspect parts with various inspection tools, often with limited supervision. Join a team delivering precision components for programs like F-35 and MQ-25.

Qualifications

• Experience performing a full range of milling operations on various materials using vertical mills.
• Ability to set up and operate a vertical mill and perform required set-ups.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and make difficult layouts with minimal guidance.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment to detect defects and verify conformance.

Responsibilities

• Perform milling operations on all types of material using vertical mills and tracer-type machines.
• Set up and operate a vertical mill; complete set-ups with specified equipment.
• Interpret drawings and sometimes work without operation sheets; perform difficult layouts.
• Work with minimal guidance and inspect all work for defects using inspection equipment.

Skills

Milling operations

Reading drawings

Inspection procedures

Minimal supervision

Tools

Vertical mill

Tracer milling machines

Inspection 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 II - 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.

As a Mill Machinist II, 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 vertical 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 $28.00–$32.00 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.