Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10%

Annual bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Welding Technician for the 2nd shift to join our team at Elma, NY near Buffalo. You will operate electron beam welding equipment, set up and inspect welds, and assist in maintenance tasks to meet critical specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of welding experience, and adherence to FAA Drug & Alcohol rules. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• At least 3 years of related welding experience; experience in production or engineering type welding.
• FAA Drug & Alcohol Program participation is required for this Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Operate electron beam welding setup; adjust equipment, perform part inspection and routine maintenance.
• Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
• Follow welding schedules and worksheets to set voltage, amperage, and travel distance.
• Use operator aids and ensure proper alignment, distance, and geometry of welds.

Skills

Welding

Electron beam welding

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming

Microscope

Job description

Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

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: Welding Technician - 2nd Shift Reporting To: Leader Sr., AG Performance Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Welding Technician to join their Team. You will report to the department Performance Leader and will have an onsite, 2nd shift work schedule in Elma, New York.

Qualifications

• 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 3 years of related experience in a related technical field, which should including experience in phases of production or engineering type welding.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operation of electron beam welding Set-up, adjust equipment, operate, part inspection, and perform different preventative maintenance routines of changing oil, cleaning filters and vacuum chamber, and disassemble and realign electron gun.
• Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
• Work from "welding schedule" and worksheets, defining voltage, amperage, and travel distance.
• These "operator aids" require interpolation to meet specific job requirements.
• Operator "techniques" are important in considering alignment, distance, slope control, power settings, geometry of weld and proximity to edge.
• Assembly of weld process related hardware and fixture installation.
• Including creating a weld sample, preparing it for inspection and inspecting the results under a microscope to verify requirements.
• The parts and fixtures inspected under a microscope for weld requirements and workmanship quality.
• Parts may require dimensional inspection, using a drop gage and indicator.
• Work will involve many diversified production and prototype parts and bodies which generally are completely machined at time of welding.
• Determine operating requirements for voltage, temperature, position, time, and capacities when precise instructions are not available.
• Set, monitor, and adjust numerous controls for each weld, dependent on type of material and set-up.
• Some setups may require CNC programming and may use mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Familiar with operation of equipment and welding processes, properties of materials to initiate prototype work, perform complex welds and report results.
• Be observant for unusual conditions and report to supervisor or engineering.

Salary

Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $25.00–$31.00 Hourly Salary Range

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

Benefits

• 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.

Work Locations & Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY (Elma, New York) 2nd Shift

Export Control

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.