RS Cabinet Finisher IV

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, prescription, dental and VIs

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking a Cabinet Finisher IV for the GAC Appleton location. The role involves preparing, applying, and touching up finishes on aircraft furniture and components, with leadership duties and mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

Weekend shift is specified. The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, quality control, and collaboration with design teams to ensure conformity to approved samples.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in wood finishing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products; aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex high-quality repairs to finished surfaces of aircraft furniture and finishes furniture using spray equipment.
• Interprets material specifications to ensure design and engineering requirements are met with high quality and detail.
• Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers; oversees projects and guides teammates.
• Develops process improvements to reduce cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools.

Skills

Wood finishing

Aerospace experience

Cabinet finishes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RS Cabinet Finisher IV in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

Cabinet Finisher IV in GAC Appleton

Weekend Shift Finish Shop

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Benefits

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

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Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years experience in wood finishing processes. Advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, prepares, applies, and touches up finish on aircraft furniture, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings. Assists lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance, assistance and direction to co-workers. Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs complex high quality repairs to finished surfaces of aircraft furniture in the shop and on-board aircraft. Applies finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Interprets material specifications to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements with a high level of quality and detail. Coordinates with Design group to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples.
• Complies with and champions Safety, 5S and housekeeping. Ensures the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
• Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians.
• Works to develop and implement process improvements that address safety, reduce cost, reduce cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools.
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Assists in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements, as required.

Additional Functions

• Accepts Lead responsibilities when needed. 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. .
• Develops YI@W (Your Ideas at Work) as the opportunities present themselves. .
• Assists in monthly 5S audits. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection, process specifications and terminology.
• 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: 235796

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Weekend Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

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.