Machinist III, 1st shift
Job in
Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90504, USA
Listed on 2026-08-29
Listing for:
Moog Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title :
Machinist III, 1st shift
Reporting To:
Leader, Performance
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Torrance, CAOur team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for an experienced Machinist III on 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm) to join them. You will report to our Performance Leader and will have an on-site work schedule at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft.
We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.
To be considered for the Machinist III 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 division7 years or more of Shaping Machining experience (Gleason Shaper, Hobbing experience, Gear cutting machines)
Complete understanding of gear making / shaping / Skiving.
Ability to measure gears /OD (MOW, MBW) use of dyer gauges, Knowledge, and experience with CMM reports and how to read reports with all gear measurements.
Preferred Technical
Qualifications:
Experience with the following machines desired, but not required:
Gleason Shaper P500
Gleason Shaper GP300
Gleason Hobbing Machine H400
Okuma Multi-Pallet Machine Center 5-axis Multi-Axis Mills: 5-axis vertical/horizontal machining centers (Okuma)
Multi-Tasking Lathes: CNC turning centers with live tooling, Y-axis, and sub-spindles
Swiss-Style Lathes:
Citizen or Star machines for high-precision, small-diameter components
Automated Cells:
Systems integrated with robotic parts loaders or pallet changers
Specialized Machine Experience Gleason Shapers:
Operating and setting upGear Hobbing:
Tooling setup for horizontal/vertical hobbing machines
Gear Skiving:
High-speed power skiving for internal and external gears
Gear Shaping:
Operating Fellows-style stroke shapers for internal splines
As a Machinist, you will:
Sets up and operates proficiently two or more different types manual or CNC machines such as:
Profiling, Hones, Gleason Reciprocators, Gleason Generators, Milling Turning, Drilling and Grinding, producing quality production hardware.
Plans sequence of operation using available tooling or improving tooling as necessary.
Performs a complete range of operations on all types of materials on Okuma lathe
Meets production time standards on work assignments.
Performs set-ups and all other machinist level functions.
Operates machines outside his/her area of expertise and to deburr parts.
Participates in the planning of work within the Cell and to help solve problems occurring within the Cell.
Inspects all work performed; detecting unusual conditions, defective materials, and deviate parts; and recognizing errors in blueprints and operation sheets.
Applies good knowledge of practical shop mathematics.
Uses a wide variety of shop precision measuring instruments for setting up and checking work, including comparator charts for first piece buy-off and in-process monitoring of hardware.
Performs block checks on NC or CNC machines and detects errors in tapes to prevent scrap.
Assists NC Programming Department using edits to resolve errors in a timely manner as required.
Performs other work as required.
Technical Skills & Competencies Blueprint Reading:
Interpreting complex GD&T symbols and gear data charts
Precision Measurement:
Proficient with micrometers, calipers
Math Proficiency:
Strong understanding of trigonometry and gear geometry formulasCNC Programming:
Editing G-code and M-code at the machine control
General Qualifications Mechanical Aptitude:
Troubleshooting machine setups and tool wear independently
Material Knowledge:
Understanding shear strengths of varied alloy steels
Expectations for Production Success Maintain Efficiency:
Achieve target cycle times and meet daily part-count quotas
Monitor Quality:
Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and GD&T blueprints
Tooling Management:
Recognize tool wear early, change inserts, and accurately update machine offsets
Minimize Downtime:
Perform rapid setups and changeovers to keep production lines running smoothly
Growth and Leadership Expectations Process Optimization:
Identify bottlenecks and suggest program…
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