Machinist Hiring Event

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

5d•$22 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking skilled Finishers / Deburr Technicians and Machinists to manufacture complex, high-precision components for aerospace and defense applications, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and flight-critical systems. The role is based onsite in Buffalo, New York, and is available on second and third shifts. Employees work with advanced equipment and challenging technical requirements, with a focus on precision, quality, and reliability. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus for applicants who apply between July 20, 2026, and November 30, 2026, subject to the bonus agreement. Second- and third-shift employees receive a 10% shift differential. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a skilled precision machinist in lathe, mill, grind, or EDM specialties; alternatively, at least two years of finishing or deburring experience.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Alternatively, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer-based work instructions or training in English, and to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

After a training period, work under minimum supervision and assist with planning work and solving problems within the cell.
Perform machine setups, from simple to complex, using proven machine processes.
Operate machines and make tooling adjustments or offsets to produce quality parts according to process requirements.
Inspect all work performed, set up or adjust gauging equipment, identify unusual conditions or deviant parts, and recognize errors in blueprints or operation sheets when necessary.
Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets.
For finishing work, use operation sheets, blueprints, sketches, and bodies to plan the complete sequence of work.
Select, sharpen, or make special tooling as required for finishing work.
Select lighting aids, inspection gauges, and visual magnification as needed to meet quality specifications.
Perform work on complex bodies with multiple internal hole intersections and, occasionally, work performed by Finisher II employees.
Instruct and assist Finisher II employees with new jobs and methods.

Benefits

$3,500 sign-on bonus, subject to the stated application window and bonus agreement.
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 coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan 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.