RS Cabinet Maker Sr

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cabinet Maker to join their team in St. Louis. This role involves fabricating high-quality cabinets and wood-surfaced subassemblies for aircraft, ensuring compliance with design specifications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cabinetmaking, preferably within the aerospace sector, and will be responsible for overseeing projects and mentoring junior technicians. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your craftsmanship will contribute to the safety and quality of aircraft interiors. Join a company that values innovation and excellence in craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in cabinetmaking, preferably in aerospace.
• Must be computer literate and able to read design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates complex high-quality furniture and wood-surfaced subassemblies.
• Oversees projects and mentors lesser skilled technicians.

Skills

Cabinetmaking

Communication Skills

Lean Six-Sigma

Woodworking Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stationary Tools

Hand-held Tools

Material Tracking System

Job description

RS Cabinet Maker Srin GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

NA

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years of experience in cabinetmaking. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

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.

Job Description:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Fabricates complex high quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationary and hand-held tools.
2. 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.
3. Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques.
4. Complies with and champions safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors.
5. 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.
6. Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions:

1. Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians.
2. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.
3. Conducts safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits.
4. Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
5. Coordinates with other backshops when necessary.
6. Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
2. The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
3. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
4. Must be computer literate.
5. Advanced knowledge of cabinetmaking processes and products.
6. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred.

Additional Information:

Requisition Number: 225931

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/08/2025

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.