Toolmaker III

Toolmaker III in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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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:

1. 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 .
2. Plan and lay out work from Engineering, Tool Design drawings and from specific manuals .
3. Coordinate interrelated tooling along with primary task .
4. Perform all calculations of material and machine cutters (speeds & feeds) .
5. Set up and utilize precision measuring tools; check own work for conformance to specifications .
6. Set up and conduct tool prove out on new and reworked tools .
7. Communicate with others on work order status and completion of work .
8. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of tooling fixtures, scaffolding, dollies, hoists and test equipment .
9. Responsible for conducting visual and periodic inspections and proof loads on tooling .

Additional Functions:

1. Comply with all safety regulations. .
2. Operate cart and forklift. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must understand and apply shop math. Ability to read/understand complex blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions and tool design.
2. Must understand Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing.
3. Must be proficient in operating all tool shop machinery and the use of precision measuring devices.
4. 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.

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