RS Cabinet Maker II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton is seeking a RS Cabinet Maker II to fabricate aircraft furniture and wood-surfaced subassemblies. You will read blueprints, install hardware, and apply laminates while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of cabinetmaking experience; aerospace familiarity is preferred. Expect a full-time, second-shift schedule with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricates aircraft furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies per blueprints and drawings.
• Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells; installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware.
• Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
• Uses power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
• Follows safety, 5S and housekeeping policies; uses PPE.
• Uses material tracking system to create parts demand and sign-off work.
• Contributes to process improvements using Lean Six-Sigma techniques.

Skills

Cabinetmaking

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unique Skills

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.

RS Cabinet Maker II in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

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
• retirement savings plan

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.

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.
• 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: 236311

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/23/2026

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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