The job
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:
- Fabricates complex high quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationary and hand held-tools. .
- 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.
- Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques.
- Complies with and champions safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors. .
- 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.
- Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Additional Functions:
- Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians. .
- 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. .
- Coordinates with other backshops when necessary. .
- Adapts to sudden schedule changes. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
- Must be computer literate.
- Advanced knowledge of cabinetmaking processes and products.
- 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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