Job Description

Cabinet Maker IV in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills:

• Assist in building and assembling aircraft cabinets and interior furnishings using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Perform sanding, trimming, and fitting of veneered aluminum substrates to design tolerances.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians and supervisors to learn industry standards and best practices
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the aviation industry.

 

 

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. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

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

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235904

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/22/2026 

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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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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