Equipment Maintenance Technician 3

About the Role

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. Join a team responsible for maintaining the critical equipment that powers Gulfstream's aircraft manufacturing operations. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will support aircraft production equipment through expert troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and correct electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment malfunctions
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with established schedules
• Execute high-quality repairs to ensure equipment operates within required specifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and safety
• Maintain equipment performance to support production goals and operational excellence
• Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and apply corrective action to resolve re-occurring issues
• Proactively conduct Preventive and Predictive Maintenance inspections and perform required duties in accordance with recommended schedules
• Perform repairs and corrective maintenance to equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability so that the equipment is capable of operating within required specifications
• Perform setup and calibrations on scheduled intervals for all aircraft related production equipment
• Regularly perform backups of process parameters and PLC programs for all equipment
• Provide daily input of required data in CMMS system for machine reliability and control
• Implement project objectives on key pieces of automated equipment with minimal guidance
• Recommend or initiate modification or replacement of equipment components which fails to meet acceptable operating standards
• Submit parts request on critical spares identified as non-stock items
• Interface daily with key Management and Production personnel regarding all Automated Equipment
• Assist with Engineering in all acceptance testing and training

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5 years experience working with electrical controls and mechanical applications in a manufacturing environment, to include experience working with aircraft related production equipment in the aerospace industry
• A two-year technical degree may offset one year of experience
• Ability to work any shift
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls aspects of factory automation systems and the integration of devices used
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems is required
• Experience with aircraft ground support equipment maintenance and repairs is preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley & Siemens Controls preferred)
• Background in CNC Equipment (Mazak, Mori Seiki, Fryer, Alpha Harrison, Broetje, Kuka preferred)
• Background in GSE Equipment (Hobart, Unitron, Tronair, Lektro Tug preferred)
• Working knowledge of replacing spindles, ball screws, linear guide ways, bearings, hydraulics repairs, and precision machine alignments (Laser Alignment experience a plus)
• Experience in the alignment of turrets and the installation of ball screws is a plus
• Working knowledge of PC based Microsoft Office
• Experience with computerized maintenance management software relevant to spare parts management, work order creation, and Preventive Maintenance preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Industry-leading business aviation products and manufacturing excellence
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment reliability
• Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and collaborate across Engineering and Production
• Career growth in a world-class manufacturing environment

Pay & Schedule

• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 25%