Cabinet Finisher 2

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks a Cabinet Finisher 2 to prepare and finish aircraft furniture per specifications. This role requires experience in buffing, sanding and spraying, plus a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years in wood finishing.

Aerospace experience is preferred and reading drawings is essential. The position is full‑time with first shift, offering opportunities to contribute to premier aviation interiors and work within a skilled team focused on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years experience in wood finishing.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Position requires ability to read, write, speak and understand English; able to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare furniture for finish and disassembly using blueprints, specifications and drawings.
• Perform high quality repairs to finished surfaces in shop and aboard aircraft; polish blemishes as needed.
• Apply finishes to furniture using spray equipment and other methods.
• Disassemble, finish, and reassemble furniture using various tools and materials.
• Follow safety, 5S and housekeeping policies and use protective equipment.

Skills

buffing

sanding

spraying

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Cabinet Finisher 2in GAC Savannah

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.

Prior experience with buffing, sanding and spraying furniture is a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Two (2) years experience in wood finishing. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. Basic knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.Position Purpose:Under general supervision, prepares and applies finishes to aircraft furniture using aircraft specifications, designs and engineering drawings with a high level of safety, quality, detail and productivity. Assists team members with greater experience to enhance techniques supportive of quality workmanship.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Works under general supervision to prepare furniture for finish and disassembly using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Performs high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and aboard aircraft. Cleans and polishes blemishes as needed to prepare the aircraft for delivery. Applies finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Uses various types of sandpapers, polishes, adhesives, masking mediums, solvents, finish materials, hand tools and various power tools to disassemble and finish furniture.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior (PTP). .
• Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions:

• Works with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma and other process improvement techniques. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236021

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J0948-Wood Fab and Finish

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:Z02

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 09/11/2026

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