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Aircraft Cabinet Finisher II - Dallas, TX
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What they do
An Upholsterer designs and sews fabric and materials and applies upholstery to furniture or to seats in automobiles, planes, or trains.
$43,155 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Aircraft Cabinet Finisher II - Dallas, TX
TEL Staffing & HR
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Dallas, Texas
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PERMANENT
$26.93/hr
Updated 09/14/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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 sign off work.
Additional Functions:
Works with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, and 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 of experience in wood finishing.
Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
Basic knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.
Other Requirements:
Possess a working knowledge of Company 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 pound,s and work any shift.
Must be computer literate.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance