Toolmaker

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Murphy, NC, USA
In-Office
25-30 Hourly
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Builds, repairs, maintains, and calibrates precision tools, jigs, fixtures, stamping dies, molds, and instruments. Operates machine tools, performs layout, fitting, machining, assembly, heat treating, grinding, die setting, and first-article production. Interprets drawings and sketches, develops layouts, selects materials, and works to tolerances of plus or minus 0.0001 inches. Requires extensive tooling experience and strong machine tool and die practice skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Toolmaker

Reporting To:

Supervisor, Machine Shop

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Murphy, NC

To be considered for Toolmaker, 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.
  • Typically, at least 7 years of experience in tooling (not including trade school).
  • Must understand safety in using and be able to perform precision duties in the fabrication of tools and fixtures.
  • Experience working all phases of machine tool and die practice and be able to work close tolerance to + or - .0001.

As a Toolmaker, you will:  

  • Specializes in the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, jigs, fixtures, stamping dies, molds, and instruments.
  • Operates various machine tools and performs other highly skilled work such as layout-out, fitting, and assembling parts.
  • Receives drawings, sketches, parts, request from foreman or manufacturing engineers on what is requires and when.
  • Analyses mentally, makes sketches, drawings or layouts, consults handbooks, tables as required.
  • Cuts material from stock or orders
  • Draws tools from tool crib, lays out work and does all machining.
  • Does heat treating/grinding or other special processes to include making of stamping dies and setting dies and running first article. 

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:

Murphy, NC $25.00–$30.00 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.


Moog offers an inclusive 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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED preferred, or demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions in English
  • Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Typically at least 7 years of tooling experience, excluding trade school
  • Understanding of safety practices for precision tool and fixture fabrication
  • Experience with all phases of machine tool and die practice
  • Ability to work to close tolerances of plus or minus 0.0001 inches
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The Company
HQ: East Aurora, NY
7,850 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust. We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.

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