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Senior Prototype Assembler

Moog Inc.
Chatsworth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2025
💰 $86,000/yr($80,000/yr$86,000/yr)

About the role

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:

Senior Prototype Assembler

Reporting To:

Supervisor, Assembly (CHT)

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Chatsworth, CA

Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for a Senior Prototype Assembler to join them. You will report to the Assembly supervisor and will have an onsite work schedule in Chatsworth, CA.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 3 year or more of Prototype or Senior Assembly level experience (mechanical, hydraulic, electromechanical) or
  • Technical Degree or equivalent and 3 years or more as Moog Senior Assembler/Tester, Assembler/Technician
  • Experience working with precision assembly and test operations on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical valves, actuators.
  • Able to read blueprints.
  • Basic computer program skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook)

As a Senior Assembler, you will:

  • Perform various precision assembly and test operations on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical valves, actuators and systems requiring a high degree of technical skill and ability.
  • Assembly activity utilizes a variety of mechanical measuring equipment such as dial indicators, calipers and precision micrometers to obtain proper build requirements.
  • Test activity requires foresight and considerable judgement in determining problem areas. Test equipment is used to a more complex degree.
  • Set up hydraulic fixturing and electronic measuring equipment utilizing auxiliary monitoring devices; e.g., transducers, strain gages, high temperature thermocouples, flow meters, cameras, etc.
  • Perform "prototyping" or pre-production testing on new units, as required.
  • Work from assembly drawings, worksheets, parts lists, test specifications, and other instructions, both written and oral.
  • Work in concert with Product Engineering in diagnosing and proposing the necessary rework on models that are intricate in structure and design.
  • Work closely with engineering to innovate testing procedures and suggest changes in worksheet processes.
  • Clean components to required cleanliness levels. Maintains traceability records, MDC forms and configuration records on controlled programs.
  • Work on repair units normally run with production units.
  • Contribute to the teamwork environment in terms of productivity, initiative, cooperation, data collection and attitude.
  • May be required to travel to customer facilities and service Moog hardware.

Our Benefits - How We Care for You:

  • Financial Rewards: competitive 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
  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

Salary Range Transparency:

Chatsworth, CA $40.00–$43.00 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.

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