Cabinet Maker I

General Dynamics Corporation; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, WI seeks a Cabinet Maker I to learn and perform basic fabrication of aircraft cabinets under supervision. The role requires reading blueprints, use of power tools, and teamwork to produce wood-surfaced subassemblies per design drawings.

This position follows a second shift schedule (Mon–Thu, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM) and expects strong attention to detail and a basic proficiency with computer tools and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; wood working/finishing or auto body painting experience preferred.
• Technical Certificate in cabinet making is preferred; youth apprenticeship program in area of expertise is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic fabrication skills for aircraft cabinets and wood-surfaced subassemblies from drawings.
• Prepare and make furniture using laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand and sign off completed work.
• Follow safety and housekeeping policies and maintain aircraft interior protection.

Skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Power tools

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Certificate in Cabinet Making

Youth apprenticeship program

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Cabinet Maker I

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Appleton, WI, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Cabinet Maker I in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills:

2nd Shift: Mon - Thur, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM - 4 x 10 Let your career take flight. Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans. Ability to work in a team environment and perform tasks that require strong attention to detail, reading blueprints, computer skills, use of power tools, and working to tolerances. Experience in carpentry/cabinetry, auto restoration, or manufacturing/production fields relate well to the required job tasks.

2nd Shift: Mon - Thur, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM - 4 x 10

Let your career take flight. Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

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Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance.

Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans.

Ability to work in a team environment and perform tasks that require strong attention to detail, reading blueprints, computer skills, use of power tools, and working to tolerances.

Experience in carpentry/cabinetry, auto restoration, or manufacturing/production fields relate well to the required job tasks.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Wood working, wood finishing or auto body & painting experience in a technical environment or completion of Technical Certificate in cabinet making preferred. and/or completion in current year youth apprenticeship program, in area of expertise.

Position Purpose:Under direct supervision, learns and performs the basic skills and functions related to fabrication of aircraft cabinets and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using design and engineering drawings.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Learns entry-level technical skills and knowledge, regulatory requirements and tooling used in aircraft cabinetmaking. Continues to develop technical competency and problem solving abilities to allow progression to the technician level.
• Using standard safety and operating procedures, design/engineering drawings, tools and other materials (laminates, veneers, cap strips), develops proficiency in the preparation and making of furniture. .
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off completed work.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, uses personal protective equipment; ensures aircraft interior is protected. Assists in the development and implementation of related initiatives. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• 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: 235863

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/08/2026

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

Nearest Major Market: Appleton

Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh

Job Segment: Design Engineer, Law, Engineer, Entry Level, Engineering, Legal, Aviation

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Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.