Cabinet Finisher IV - Weekend

Education and Experience Requirements

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. 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.

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.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requisition Number: 233593

Category:
Operations

Percentage of Travel:
None

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/04/2026

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

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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