Equipment Maintenance Technician 2

General Dynamics Corporation; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Adoption and legal assistance programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Massachusetts seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician 2 to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve aircraft-related production equipment. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic issues to ensure safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

The role requires a HS diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and ability to read schematics. A 2-year technical degree can offset one year.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with electrical and mechanical experience.
• Two-year technical degree may offset one year of experience.
• Able to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance inspections.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical controls

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree (offset 1 year)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

CNC equipment

Job description

If you're the person everyone calls when equipment goes down, this may be the opportunity for you. At Gulfstream, our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are trusted experts who keep critical production equipment operating at peak performance. From troubleshooting electrical controls and hydraulic systems to performing precision repairs and preventive maintenance, you'll play a key role in supporting some of the world's finest aircraft.

Why Gulfstream

At Gulfstream, you'll help keep the equipment that supports aircraft manufacturing running safely and efficiently. Join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and problem-solving while offering:

The base compensation range for this role is $31.04 - $36.21 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.
• Career growth and development opportunities

What You Will Do

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician 2, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve aircraft-related production equipment. Your work will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment issues
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance inspections
• Complete corrective maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and performance
• Conduct equipment setup and calibration activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance and reliability records in the CMMS system
• Partner with production and leadership teams to support manufacturing operations
• Assist with equipment acceptance testing and training activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years of experience working with electrical controls and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• A 2-year technical degree may offset one year of experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to work any shift
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and shop equipment
• Experience with CNC equipment
• Knowledge of factory automation systems and controls integration
• Experience replacing spindles, ball screws, linear guideways, bearings, and performing hydraulic repairs
• Experience performing machine or laser alignments
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years experience working with electrical controls and mechanical applications in a manufacturing environment. 2 year technical degree may offset one year of experience.

Position Purpose:

Under general supervision provides expertise with respect to electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems for troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and preventative maintenance to all aircraft related production equipment.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Diagnoses cause of electrical and mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and apply corrective action to resolve re-occurring issues.
• Proactively conducts Preventive and Predictive Maintenance inspections and performs required. duties in accordance with recommended schedules.
• Performs repairs and corrective maintenance to equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability so that the equipment is capable of operating within the required. specifications.
• Performs setup and calibrations on scheduled intervals for all aircraft related production equipment .
• Daily input of required. data in CMMS system for machine reliability and control.

Additional Functions:

• Interfaces daily with key Management and Production personnel regarding all aircraft related production equipment. .
• Assists with Engineering acceptance testing and training. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work any shift.
• Background in CNC Equipment and GSE Equipment a plus.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and blue prints.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed.
• Must have demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls aspects of factory automation systems and the integration of devices used.
• Working knowledge of replacing spindles, ball screws, linear guide ways, bearings, hydraulics repairs, and precision machine/laser alignments is a plus.
• A working knowledge of PC based Microsoft office. Experience with computerized maintenance management software relevant to spare parts management, work order creation, and Preventive Maintenance preferred.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237202

Category: Facilities

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/20/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.