Toolmaker III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced Tool Fabrication Technician who will set up and operate tool shop machinery to fabricate, repair, and modify tooling from engineering drawings. You will lead a small team, plan layouts from drawings, check conformance with specs using precision measuring devices, and perform tool proves-out while maintaining safety.

Required: high school diploma or GED, 5 years tooling experience or relevant training, valid driver's

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Solid shop math for speeds, feeds, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate shop equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up and proficiently operate tool shop machinery to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair tooling from drawings.
• Plan and lay out work from drawings and manuals.
• Coordinate interrelated tooling with primary tasks.
• Perform calculations of material and cutter speeds and feeds.
• Set up and use precision measuring tools and verify conformance to specs.
• Conduct tool prove-out on new or reworked tooling.

Skills

Shop math

Read blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

5 years tooling experience / training

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Tool shop machinery operation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Conventional machining experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years tooling experience and/or relevant training. Valid Driver’s License required.Position Purpose:Construct, rework, repair, inspect and modify a wide range of tools from Engineering and Tool Design drawings using verbal or written instructions.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• 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 .

Additional Functions:

• Comply with all safety regulations. .
• Operate cart and forklift. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must understand and apply shop math. Ability to read/understand complex blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions and tool design.
• Must understand Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing.
• Must be proficient in operating all tool shop machinery and the use of precision measuring devices.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232224

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J0435-Tool Fabrication

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:N10

Number of Openings: 2

Posting End Date: 07/17/2026

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