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About this Machinist role at Moog

Moog · Onsite · Blacksburg, VA

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

Reporting To:

Production Coach

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

To be considered for the Entry Level Machinist 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.

  • At least one-year completion of an approved Machine Technology program, including high school or vocational program or equivalent.

  • ATDM (Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing) graduates encouraged to apply.

  • Proficiency in general mathematics

  • Knowledge of machine shop gauges and machines

As an Entry Level Machinist, you will:

  • Perform basic drill press, lathe, milling machine, and grinding operations.

  • Responsible for the care and application of turning/plunge and form tools.

  • Operate shear vise, tapping machine (manual and power), and understand different styles and types of taps and dies (metric and standard)

  • Operate different types of power hand tools, grinders, drills, belt sanders, disc sanders, sand, and bead blasters.

  • Operate and understand power band saw, cut off saw, proper selection of speeds, feeds, tooth size, blade welding, guide setting, and blade replacement.

  • Complete required paperwork

  • Other duties as assigned

How We Care for You:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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

  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Blacksburg, VA $18.50–$20.00 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.

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How this Machinist salary compares

This role pays $40,040/yrbelow the typical range for Machinist roles.

$40,040 median $42,120 $51,168

Typical range $40,040–$42,120/yr, from 7 comparable Machinist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Machinist salary insights →

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