Machinist Apprentice

Moog

Last Updated: 12/26/2025 12:56:42 AM

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Current Days Open
77
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
77.5
First Seen
10/10/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$24.00 (Hourly)
12/26/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$24.00 (Hourly)
12/26/2025

Full Job Description

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 Apprentice Reporting To: Leader, Performance Work Schedule: Onsite Torrance, CA Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for 2 Machinist Apprentices to join them. You will report to our Machine Shop Supervisor and will have an onsite work schedule at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA. Our Apprenticeship Program is designed so that the apprentice will receive hands on training on Moog machinery (CNC, Automatic, some manual machines), and processes throughout all functions of the machine shop. The apprentice will not just learn how to machine and process Moog hardware but will also gain an understanding of the big picture how the apprentice's actions impact all operations, including Assembly & Test and Inspection as it pertains to quality, delivery, and cost. Our apprentice program is unique in that modules are challenging and chosen purposefully to provide hands on experience, light-years beyond what you will see in the classroom. We offer a friendly and comfortable work environment, where innovation and creativity are encouraged. MOOG is the world leader in flight control actuation and critical control products. We support virtually every commercial airline in the world, all U.S. government agencies and global military customers. Our systems design and integration expertise-matched with proven subsystem expertise-means we can achieve higher levels of optimization in more areas. Our fully integrated systems include all actuation, control, power drive, and system software. With an unrivaled mix of system and component expertise, we are uniquely qualified to create solutions optimized around the customer's goal for performance, weight, reliability, and cost. To be considered for the Machinist Apprentice role, here's what you'll need to bring with you: High School Diploma, 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 Enrolled in trade schools or community colleges prior to starting the program Basic blueprint reading, measuring equipment and basic machine shop fundamentals Commitment: approximately 2.5 years - 4,000 5,000 hours Must be flexible, required to accommodate shift change (1st & 2nd) defined by program curriculum Preferred Qualifications Include: Having certification of completion from trade school prior to starting the program Hands on mechanical experience Experience in the aerospace industry While we are most known for our products that are the best in the industry, whats unique about Moog is our culture of trust and mutual respect that allows for personal initiative, autonomy and excellence. We invite you to become part of our continued success. Salary Range Transparency: Torrance, CA $24.00$24.00 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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. No job matches right now? Drop your resume here and tell us about your career interests! Hear directly from our employees about why Moog is a great place to work!

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