Boat Builder / Shipwright - Yachting Solutions

Transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other construction materials using a tape measure, square, and marking/layout devices.
Make accurate cuts of wood and other materials using table and chop saws and other related power tools.
Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Troubleshoot leaks, squeaks, warps and make recommendations for appropriate repair.
Layout, cut and assemble boat parts, such as doors, paneling, boxes, rails, and trim.
Installs prefabricated/custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim, seats and other parts.
Apply caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, and around windows, using the appropriate material to specified lengths and cement, crimps, screws, or taps into place.
Good working knowledge of woodworking joints in the marine industry, such as a scarf, sill splice, lap, finger, and dovetail.
Skilled knowledge and use of epoxies and vinyl ester resins or other adhesives to bond parts and perform basic fiberglass repair.
Must meet schedule and budget for projects.
Understands yachting terminology, local and industry, e.g., port/starboard, and bung (wood plug).
Use reading and writing, adding and subtracting of whole numbers and fractions.
Experience in restorations and refits a plus.
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.
All work to be performed to Yachting Solutions quality standards.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

High school or general equivalency degree (GED) required.
Course work in wood and/or metals preferred.
Basic computer skills
Knowledge, the operation of tape measures, square, hand saw, hand plane, table saw, and chop saw, planer, and set-up of a joiner, band saw, shaper, surface sander, router, vacuum pumps, and inverted router.
Five years carpentry, plus 4 years boat building/repair experience including knowledge of various types of woods, finishes cabinetry attributes, and adhesives.

Unlimited or unimpaired ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb and work safely around water on a ladder or in confined spaces
Ability to lift 50lbs. (Maximum 100lbs with assistance of another employee)
Physical requirements include frequent walking, climbing, twisting, kneeling, reaching, standing, squatting and bending.
Position requires frequent repetitive motion
Work well in non-structured entrepreneurial environment
Ability to climb and be comfortable working on a ladder

We offer 401k, vacation and healthcare, vision and dental insurance benefits and company paid life insurance.

Full-time