Lathe Machinist 2nd/3rd Shift
About The Position
Moog is hiring a Lathe Machinist for its Military Aircraft Group in Buffalo, New York. The role involves setting up and operating CNC and/or manual lathes to produce complex, precision parts with tight tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry. The position is onsite and supports aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The machinist is responsible for inspecting completed work, setting up or adjusting gaging equipment, detecting unusual conditions and deviant parts, and recognizing errors in blueprints and operation sheets when needed. The role requires interpreting complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets. Enrollment in and participation in the company’s F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program is required because the position is subject to F.A.A. regulations for Safety Sensitive Work. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Second- and third-shift employees receive a 10% shift differential. The stated base salary range for Buffalo, New York is $22.00–$37.00 per hour; actual pay may vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a CNC Lathe Machinist.
- Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances, typically .001 +/- .0005, when machining precision parts.
- Enrollment in and participation in the company’s F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program is required.
- If lacking a high school diploma or GED, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of G-Code preferred.
- Knowledge of Fanuc controls is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to produce parts to close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.
- Inspect all work performed.
- Set up or adjust gaging equipment.
- Detect unusual conditions and deviant parts.
- Recognize errors in blueprints and operation sheets when needed.
- Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets.
Benefits
- $3,500 sign-on bonus.
- Annual profit sharing.
- Matching 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
- 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 (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.
- 10% shift differential pay for second- and third-shift employees.
- 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
