EDM Machinist - 2nd/3rd Shift
About The Position
Moog is seeking an EDM Machinist for its Military Aircraft Group in Buffalo, New York. The role involves machining complex, high-precision components for flight-critical systems and production programs including F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA. The position is onsite and is eligible for a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Second- and third-shift employees receive a 10% shift differential. The machinist sets up production and prototype parts, establishes EDM machining parameters, and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with operation sheets, engineering drawings, and close tolerances. The role also involves specifying electrodes and EDM operation sequences when operation sheets are unavailable, training and monitoring EDM Operators, operating machines throughout the area, and regrinding electrodes on a department Surface Grinder. The position is subject to enrollment and participation in the company’s FAA Drug & Alcohol Program under federal regulations for Safety Sensitive Work. It requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. The listed hourly salary range in Buffalo is $22.00–$37.00; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and performance.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a diversified machinist, preferably with an EDM background.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; alternatively, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Enrollment and participation in the company’s FAA Drug & Alcohol Program is required under regulations for Safety Sensitive Work.
- Must meet the position’s U.S. export-controlled information access requirements.
Nice To Haves
- EDM background.
Responsibilities
- Perform set-ups for production and prototype parts.
- Specify electrode size and configuration and determine the sequence of EDM operations when operation sheets are unavailable.
- Verify set-ups against operation sheet and engineering drawing requirements.
- Use inspection equipment to work to close tolerances.
- Train and monitor the work of EDM Operators.
- Operate the EDM machines in the area, moving between machines while performing new set-ups or adjusting existing set-ups.
- Operate the department’s Surface Grinder to regrind electrodes.
- Establish EDM machine parameters for proper machining rates.
- Inspect all work performed; set up or adjust gaging equipment; detect unusual conditions and deviant parts; and recognize errors in blueprints and operation sheets when needed.
Benefits
- $3,500 sign-on bonus.
- 10% shift differential pay for second- and third-shift employees.
- Annual profit sharing.
- Matching 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan and supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
- Leadership development and personal growth programs.
- Inclusive culture, Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
- Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
