Senior Toolmaker: Lead Tool Shop & Precision Machining

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA is seeking a Toolmaker III to construct, rework, repair and inspect tooling from engineering drawings. You will set up shop machinery, read blueprints, and prove out new or reworked tools, potentially leading 1–2 junior toolmakers.

This full-time, on-site role requires 5 years of tooling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. You will coordinate tooling with Engineering and Tool Design, ensure conformance to specifications,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years tooling experience and/or relevant training.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Setup and proficiently operate tool shop machinery and equipment to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair a wide range of tools from Engineering and/or Tool Design drawings. Lead one to two lower level toolmakers.
• Plan and lay out work from Engineering, Tool Design drawings and from specific manuals.
• Coordinate interrelated tooling along with primary task.
• Perform all calculations of material and machine cutters (speeds & feeds).
• Set up and utilize precision measuring tools; check own work for conformance to specifications.
• Set up and conduct tool prove out on new and reworked tools.
• Communicate with others on work order status and completion of work.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of tooling fixtures, scaffolding, dollies, hoists and test equipment.
• Responsible for conducting visual and periodic inspections and proof loads on tooling.

Skills

Conventional machining

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA is seeking a Toolmaker III to construct, rework, repair and inspect tooling from engineering drawings. You will set up shop machinery, read blueprints, and prove out new or reworked tools, potentially leading 1–2 junior toolmakers.

This full-time, on-site role requires 5 years of tooling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. You will coordinate tooling with Engineering and Tool Design, ensure conformance to specifications,