Welding Technician - 2nd Shift
Moog · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Buffalo, NY. You will.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $80k–$104k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- Root cause 27%
- FDA / GMP 24%
- Lean 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Moog in Buffalo
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Full description from MoogAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and workmanship quality. Parts may require dimensional inspection, using a drop gage and indicator.
- ✓Work will involve many diversified production and prototype parts and bodies which generally are completely machined at time of welding. Determine operating
requirements
for voltage, temperature, position, time, and capacities when precise instructions are not available.
- ✓Set, monitor, and adjust numerous controls for each weld, dependent on type of material and set-up. Some setups may require CNC programming and may use mathematics, including trigonometry.
- ✓Familiar with operation of equipment and welding processes, properties of materials to initiate prototype work, perform complex welds and report results. Be observant for unusual conditions and report to supervisor or engineering.
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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
Welding Technician - 2nd Shift
Reporting To
Leader Sr., AG Performance
Work Schedule
Onsite – Buffalo, NY Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Welding Technician to join their Team. You will report to the department Performance Leader and will have an onsite, 2nd shift work schedule in Elma, New York.
To be considered for Welding Technician, 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.
- •At least 3 years of related experience in a related technical field, which should including experience in phases of production or engineering type welding.
- •In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company’s "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.
As a Welding Technician, you will
- •Operation of electron beam welding
- •Set-up, adjust equipment, operate, part inspection, and perform different preventative maintenance routines of changing oil, cleaning filters and vacuum chamber, and disassemble and realign electron gun.
- •Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
- •Work from "welding schedule" and worksheets, defining voltage, amperage, and travel distance. These "operator aids" require interpolation to meet specific job requirements. Operator "techniques" are important in considering alignment, distance, slope control, power settings, geometry of weld and proximity to edge.
- •Assembly of weld process related hardware and fixture installation. Including creating a weld sample, preparing it for inspection and inspecting the results under a microscope to verify requirements. The parts and fixtures inspected under a microscope for weld
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.