Cabinet Maker II

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and eye/

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal assistance

Home and auto insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks an experienced fabricator for the afternoon shift in Missouri. You will fabricate aircraft furniture and wood-surfaced subassemblies from blueprints and drawings, using tools and material finishes suitable for high-quality interiors.

Requirements include Catia/My3D/Smartteam experience, knowledge of avionics, and strong detail work. Die-hard focus on safety, productivity, and teamwork is essential to support our world-class business jet programmes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in cabinetmaking preferred.
• Working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate aircraft furniture and wood-surfaced subassemblies from drawings and specs.
• Assemble, pin and glue cabinet shells; install drawer slides, hinges, latches and hardware.
• Use power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture; apply laminates and veneers.
• Follow safety, 5S and housekeeping policies; track parts and sign-off work.

Skills

Catia

My3D

Smartteam

Exalead Air

Disassembly

Reassembly

Plumbing

Avionics

Detail work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Afternoon Shift Position 15:00 - 02:00 Monday - Thursday

Experience with Catia, My3D, Smartteam, Exalead Air, Disassembly, Reassembly, Plumbing, Avionics, Detail work Perferred.

The compensation range for this role is $23.57 - $30.93 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

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

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

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 worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience in cabinetmaking. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Position Purpose:

Under general supervision, fabricates aircraft furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using aircraft specifications, design 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 fabricate furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells. Installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware in subassemblies. Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
• Uses various types of stationary and hand-held power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior.
• 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.

Additional 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.
• Basic knowledge of cabinetmaking processes, products and tools.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236855

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/20/2026

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

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