Finisher II - 1st Shift

About the role

Moog is a performance‑driven culture that empowers people to solve interesting technical challenges while trusting each other to do the right thing. As a Finisher II on the 1st shift, you will play a vital quality checkpoint in the manufacturing of precision aerospace components, removing burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections to ensure parts are safe, functional, and ready for demanding military applications.

Responsibilities

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from aerospace components.
• Work from operation sheets, blueprints, sketches, and part bodies to plan the full sequence of work.
• Select, sharpen, and/or fabricate special tooling as required.
• Choose appropriate lighting aids, inspection gages, and visual magnification tools to meet quality specifications.
• Perform finishing work on complex bodies with multiple internal hole intersections.
• Instruct and assist fellow Finisher II employees on new jobs and methods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer‑based work instructions in English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Finisher in a machine shop environment.

Skills

• Reading and interpreting operation sheets, blueprints, and sketches.
• Selecting, sharpening, and creating custom tooling.
• Using inspection gages, lighting aids, and visual magnification equipment.
• Training and mentoring junior finishers on new processes.

Benefits

• Great compensation package with annual profit sharing.
• Matching 401(k) and eligibility for Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and team‑building activities.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may be offered.
• Second and third shift employees receive a 10% shift differential.

Pay

Buffalo, NY hourly range: $20.00 – $22.50. Eligible for a $3,500 sign‑on bonus for applications submitted between July 20, 2026 and November 20, 2026 (subject to bonus agreement terms).

Schedule

Onsite position in Buffalo, NY; 1st shift schedule.