RS Cabinet Finisher II

General Dynamics Corporation; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-1 medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled furniture finisher to prepare and finish aircraft interiors. You will work under supervision to apply finishes to furniture using spray equipment and hand tools, ensuring top quality for aircraft delivery.

The role requires 2 years of wood finishing experience and basic cabinet finishing knowledge, with aerospace familiarity preferred. Strong safety and documentation practices are essential.

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 and specifications.
• Perform high quality repairs to finished surfaces and polish blemishes for delivery.
• Apply finish to furniture using spray equipment and hand tools.
• Use sandpapers, polishes, masking mediums, solvents and finish materials to complete work.
• Follow safety, 5S and housekeeping policies and wear PPE.
• Sign off work and track parts in the system.
• Collaborate with lead technicians to improve processes using Lean Six-Sigma.

Skills

Wood finishing

Cabinet finishing

Aerospace experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray equipment

Hand tools

Job description

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

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
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1

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.

Principal 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.
• 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: 236645

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/15/2026

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.