CNC Machinist Apprentice - NYS Accredited

Moog • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking motivated individuals for its New York State-accredited CNC Machinist Apprentice Program. Apprentices build the skills needed to manufacture complex, high-precision components for critical aerospace and defense applications using advanced equipment and meeting challenging technical requirements. The role includes a formal four-year apprenticeship combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic trigonometry.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or related coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to follow an escalation path as it applies to machining.
• Familiarity with measuring equipment, including micrometers and dial bore gauges.
• Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Commit to a formal, four-year accredited New York State Apprenticeship program involving classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
• Set up and operate a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to produce parts with close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.
• Inspect all work performed; set up or adjust aging equipment; detect unusual conditions and deviant parts; and recognize errors in blueprints and operation sheets when needed.
• Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets.
• Maintain accurate production logs and report nonconformances to lead machinists.

Benefits

• Annual profit sharing.
• Matching 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Inclusive workplace, Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.
• Second- and third-shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED