Cabinet Finisher II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, prescription, dental and view

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton, WI seeks a Cabinet Finisher II to prepare and finish aircraft furniture per specifications. This role supports the finish shop on a weekend shift, focusing on high-quality workmanship and safety.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in wood finishing, a high school diploma, and basic cabinet finishing knowledge. Aerospace experience is preferred, with duties including use of spray equipment and precision surface finishing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in wood finishing.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare furniture for finish and disassembly using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Perform high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and aboard aircraft. Clean and polish blemishes as needed to prepare the aircraft for delivery. Apply finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Use sandpapers, polishes, adhesives, masking mediums, solvents, finish materials, hand tools and power tools to disassemble and finish furniture.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies; use PPE to protect aircraft interior.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.

Skills

Weekend shift

Wood finishing

Aerospace industry experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cabinet Finisher II in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

Weekend Shift Finish Shop

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Benefits

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
• retirement savings plan

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 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

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.
• 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: 236036

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Weekend Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/22/2026

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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