Cabinet Maker IV

Responsibilities for this Position

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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