CNC Machinist Apprentice - NYS Accredited
- Pay
- $21 – $22 per hour
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY
We are seeking motivated individuals for our New York State Accredited CNC Machinist Apprentice Program. In this role, you'll build the skills to manufacture complex, high-precision components used in critical aerospace and defense applications, working with advanced equipment and challenging technical requirements. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing, committed to 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.
To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
- High school diploma or GED (trade school or related coursework preferred)
- Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, basic trigonometry)
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Reliable transportation and punctuality.
It would be great if you also had
- Demonstrated ability to follow an escalation path as it applied to machining.
- Familiarity using various measuring equipment, including but not limited to Micrometers and Dial Bore Gauges.
- Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.
As a CNC Machinist Apprentice, you will
- Commit to a formal, 4-year accredited New York State Apprenticeship program that requires both classroom instruction as well as on-the-job-training.
- Perform set-ups and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.
- Be responsible for the inspection of all work performed, setting up or adjusting aging equipment, detecting unusual conditions, deviant parts; and when needed recognizing errors in blueprints and operation sheets.
- Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches and operation sheets.
- Keep accurate production logs and report nonconformances to lead machinists.
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 $21.00-$22.00 Hourly
About Moog
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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From Moog's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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