Machinist IV - 3rd Shift

East Aurora 20 · On-site$37 – $41

About this role

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Machinist IV - 3rd Shift

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

At Moog, you'll have the opportunity to apply your machining expertise to products that support some of the world's most advanced space and defense programs. For decades, Moog has been a leader in developing innovative technologies for spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and flight-critical systems, helping shape the future of space exploration and national defense. Every component you produce plays a direct role in mission success, where precision, quality, and reliability are essential.

We are seeking a skilled Machinist IV-3rd Shift who takes pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail. In this role, you'll manufacture complex, high-precision components used in critical aerospace and defense applications, working with advanced equipment and challenging technical requirements. If you're motivated by meaningful work, continuous learning, and the opportunity to see your contributions make a real impact, Moog offers a unique environment where your skills help make the impossible possible.

This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign-on bonus. To qualify, candidates must submit their application between July 20, 2026, and September 11, 2026, and is subject to the terms of the bonus agreement.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • 6 years’ experience as a diversified machinist
  • Previous CAD/CAM experience is a plus

As a Machinist IV, you will:

  • Perform precision machining operations and CNC programming on CAM systems machining to create, repair, or alter a wide variety of complex parts, fixtures, tooling, sub-assemblies, and assemblies of all types of materials.
  • Knowledge of G & M Codes
  • This includes planning, fixturing and layout of the job.
  • Be expected to hold very tight tolerances (.0001-.0002)
  • Be responsible for the inspection and quality of all work performed.
  • Work alongside Design Draftsmen and Manufacturing Engineers to find and execute a solution when issues arise, including detecting unusual conditions, defective materials and following operation instructions.
  • Make technical decisions in the areas of fixturing, tooling, set-up, and inspection methods where well-defined instructions are occasionally absent.

How we care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
  • Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
  • 2nd and 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $37.00–$41.00 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.


This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran


Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.


No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

Company at a glance

We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust.

We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.

Founded1951
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location
Aurora, Illinois, United States
Websitemoog.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Profit sharing
  • 401k matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Shift differential pay

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