RS Cabinet Finisher Sr

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years experience in wood finishing processes. Advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Position Purpose:

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. Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• 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. .

Additional Functions:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection, process specifications and terminology..
• 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..
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language..