A Shift Finisher

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Also has skills in sanding, buffing and touching up finish/satin parts.

Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years experience in wood finishing processes. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. 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. 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).

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.

Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.

Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.

Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection, process specifications and terminology.

Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Must be computer literate.

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