Under general supervision, prepares and applies finishes to aircraft furniture using aircraft specifications, designs and engineering drawings with a high level of safety, quality, detail and productivity. Assists team members with greater experience to enhance techniques supportive of quality workmanship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Works under general supervision to prepare furniture for finish and disassembly using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
Performs high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and aboard aircraft. Cleans and polishes blemishes as needed to prepare the aircraft for delivery.
Applies finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
Uses various types of sandpapers, polishes, adhesives, masking mediums, solvents, finish materials, hand tools and various power tools to disassemble and finish furniture.
Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior (PTP).
Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Additional Functions:
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. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements High School Diploma or GED required.
Two (2) years experience in wood finishing.
Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
Basic knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.
Other Requirements:
Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications.
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
Must be computer literate.
Miscellaneous Unique Skills: Craft the finest interiors in aviation Gulfstream Furniture Center is looking for experienced cabinet finisher who is talented, motivated and ready to craft unique designs in award-winning cabins. **Two (2) years experience in wood finishing / cabinetmaking required, aerospace industry experience required. This is CONTRACTOR position for the Weekend Shift; Fri, Sat, Sun 0500-1730 & Monday 0500-0900, you may be asked to be trained initially on 1st shift (Mon-Thurs 0500-1530) then transitioned to weekends with notification.
About Our Client Our client has led the evolution of business and personal aviation since the 1958 debut of the worlds first purpose-built business aircraft. Today, they produce the worlds most advanced business aircraft, with innovations from nose to tail and wingtip to wingtip, all while offering unmatched global product support and service.
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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000
Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.
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