Toolmaker III

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician who can construct, rework, repair, inspect, and modify a wide range of tools from Engineering and Tool Design drawings.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 5 years tooling experience or relevant training, plus the ability to lift 50 pounds and operate tool shop machinery. Travel up to 25% and first shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 5 years tooling experience or relevant training.
• Must have experience reading engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Must understand shop math and Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tool shop machinery to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair tools.
• Lead 1–2 lower level toolmakers.
• Plan and lay out work from engineering drawings and manuals.
• Coordinate interrelated tooling and tasks.
• Perform calculations of material and cutter speeds and feeds.
• Set up precision measuring tools and check conformance to specs.
• Conduct tool prove-out on new and reworked tools.
• Repair and maintain tooling fixtures and equipment.
• Read and follow engineering drawings and tool design instructions.

Skills

Conventional machining

Blueprints reading

Shop math

Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Tool design manuals

Job description

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 worlds 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 Drivers 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: 237568

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/09/2026

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.