Toolmaker III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Toolmaker III in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: 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 RequirementsHigh 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 DescriptionPrinciple 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.

Requirements

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

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
Comply with all safety regulations
Operate cart and forklift
Perform other duties as assigned