Cabinet Maker III

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, prescription, dental and full

Vision coverage starting day 1

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace seeks a Cabinet Maker III in Appleton to fabricate complex wood-surfaced subassemblies for aircraft interiors. You will interpret drawings, adhere to design specs, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires 3 years of cabinetmaking experience and a high school diploma, with aerospace background preferred. The position is full-time on a first shift, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including day-one medical, retirement plans, and opportunities to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricates complex high quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationary and hand held-tools.
• Interprets material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements with a high level of quality and detail.
• Coordinates with supervision to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples.
• Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques.
• Complies with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors.
• Develops and implements process improvements with Lead to increase safety, reduce costs, cycle time and man-hours.
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians.
• Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.
• Conducts safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits.
• Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.

Skills

Cabinetmaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Cabinet Maker III in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

Week days, 1st shift

Benefits

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

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, fabricates the most complex cabinets and other wood-surfaced subassemblies for installation in aircraft. Assists lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance, assistance and training to co-workers.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years of experience in cabinetmaking. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• Fabricates complex high quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationary and hand held-tools.
• Interprets material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements with a high level of quality and detail. Coordinates with supervision to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples.
• Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques.
• Complies with and champions safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors.
• 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.
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions

• Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians.
• Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.
• Conducts safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits.
• Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
• Coordinates with other backshops when necessary.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.
• Advanced knowledge of cabinetmaking processes and products.
• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235142

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/03/2026

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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