RS Cabinet Finisher IV

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking a Cabinet Finisher IV to join their team in GAC Appleton. This role involves performing complex, high-quality repairs to finished surfaces of aircraft furniture, both in the shop and on-board aircraft. The Cabinet Finisher IV will apply finishes using spray equipment and other methods, interpret material specifications to ensure finished products meet design and engineering requirements, and coordinate with the Design group for customer-approved designs. This position also includes mentoring and training less skilled technicians, developing and implementing process improvements using Lean Six-Sigma tools, and utilizing the material tracking system. The role may also involve accepting Lead responsibilities, overseeing projects, delegating tasks, conducting safety audits, assisting in maintaining shop equipment, and developing 'Your Ideas at Work' initiatives. A working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection, process specifications, and terminology is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
4 years experience in wood finishing processes.
Advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.
Must be computer literate.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.