Grind Machinist - 2nd/3rd Shift
About The Position
Moog is seeking a skilled Grind Machinist for its Military Aircraft Group in Buffalo, New York. The role involves manufacturing complex, high-precision components for flight-critical systems and major production programs such as F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA. Work is performed onsite and is scheduled for second or third shift. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus and a 10% shift differential for second- and third-shift employees. The Grind Machinist grinds complex components to close tolerances and required finishes, performs machine setups, selects and dresses grinding wheels, and inspects completed work. The machinist also helps plan work and resolve problems within the Cell. Participation in Moog's FAA Drug & Alcohol Program is required under regulations for safety-sensitive work. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Grind Machinist.
- Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.
- Ability to select grinding wheels, properly dress the wheel, and run production parts according to drawing requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances, typically .001 +/- .0005, associated with machining precision parts.
- Participation in the company's FAA Drug & Alcohol Program is required for this safety-sensitive position.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Work from blueprints, operation sheets, and/or verbal instructions.
- Grind a wide variety of complex parts with intricate recessing, interim grooving, numerous steps, tapers, unusual contours, close tolerances, and/or high finish requirements on two or more of the following grinder types: cylindrical, internal, or surface.
- Perform own setups, including chucking and aligning irregularly shaped parts, and selecting appropriate wheels, speeds, feeds, and operating sequences.
- Dress wheels for form, taper, steps, straight, and unusual forms.
- 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.
- Participate in planning work within the Cell and help solve problems occurring within the Cell.
Benefits
- $3,500 sign-on bonus.
- 10% shift differential pay for second- and third-shift employees.
- Great compensation package and 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 (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
