Cabinet Finisher III

   Summary The Cabinet Finisher III performs advanced finishing, staining, painting, polishing, and repair of high-end aircraft cabinetry to meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. This position serves as a technical resource within the finishing team by applying advanced finishing techniques, troubleshooting complex finishing issues, and mentoring less experienced cabinet finishers. The Cabinet Finisher III demonstrates a commitment to craftsmanship, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting the production of world-class aircraft interiors.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform advanced finishing operations including staining, sealing, spraying, sanding, buffing, polishing, and repairing aircraft cabinetry and veneer components. Mix stains, paints, catalysts, and finishing materials to achieve precise customer-approved color matches and finish specifications. Apply polyester, satin, and specialty finishes using approved techniques while maintaining consistent quality and appearance. Sand between finish coats and perform flat sanding, buffing, and polishing to achieve high-gloss and satin finishes. Mask components as required to ensure proper paint and finish application. Monitor finish thickness and application quality to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements. Inspect completed work for defects, identify finish imperfections, and perform repairs or touch-ups to achieve production quality standards. Clean and prepare finished products for final inspection and delivery. Consistently produce high-quality workmanship that meets company, customer, and regulatory standards. Interpret production schedules and prioritize work to support manufacturing deadlines and operational objectives. Meet established productivity, efficiency, and labor hour goals while maintaining quality expectations. Assist in identifying process improvements that enhance product quality, efficiency, and workflow. Ensure work is performed in accordance with company procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements. Serve as a technical resource for Cabinet Finishers I and II by sharing knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and providing hands-on guidance. Support the onboarding and training of new team members in finishing techniques, equipment operation, quality expectations, and safe work practices. Assist in troubleshooting complex finishing challenges and recommend effective solutions. Promote a collaborative team environment by sharing expertise and supporting the development of team capabilities. Properly operate, maintain, and perform routine care of spray equipment, finishing tools, and related production equipment. Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Maintain a clean, organized, and safe wor...