JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Marine Carpenter will be responsible for planning, executing, and completing a wide
range of finish and rough-in carpentry tasks aboard vessels. As a Marine Carpenter, you’ll
bring a working knowledge of the materials and tools used to create various components of
boats. This includes wood types, fasteners, adhesives, planners, saws, routers, and finishes,
as well as the ability to use joinery techniques to assemble these elements. The
qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and ability desired by Little Hoquiam Shipyard.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
One or more years of experience in general labor.
Previous marine experience preferred.
Able to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
Must have strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Must be able to work in a hot or
cold environment.
Moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift standing, bending, climbing and reaching.
Flexibility to work overtime if needed.
Must bedependable and punctual.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Follow Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, ear
protection) as required for the task or work area.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to plan, estimate, layout and complete carpentry projects.
Knowledge of fiberglass boat construction and repair techniques.
Repairs structural woodwork and replaces defective parts and equipment, using hand tools
and power tools.
Constructs floors, doors, and partitions, paneling, boxes, rails, and trim using woodworking
machines, hand tools, and power tools.
Perform joinery work on vessels to fabricate and fit bulkheads, ceilings, windshield,
windows, furniture, cabinets, desks, trims, handrails, cap rails and other marine related
joinery work.
Install prefab. or custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim & other parts.
Projects range in scope and scale from one-off unit replace to full interior/exterior refits.
Skilled in the identification, recommendation, and use for a wide range of marine grade
material selections.
Knowledge of woodworking joints and capable in the layout and execution of industry
standard joinery, including but not limited to scarf, lap, finger, dovetail, mortise, miter, box,
and bridle joints in the marine industry.
Proficient in field measurements and computations utilizing tape measure, square, lasers,
trammels, plumb bobs, etc. Is adept with shop math and geometry.
Has experience reading and interpreting blueprints. Able to complete work from plans,
concept renderings, and verbal description.
Candidates should be familiar with the parts and processes required for servicing of stairs,
partitions, subfloors, frameworks, doors, paneling, trim, weather stripping, hardware, locks,
hinges, knobs, vents, overheads, valences, counters, rails, cabinets, benches, tables, teak
decking, cap rails, rub rails, plenums, insulation, flooring, etc.
Able to operate, service, and maintain a wide range of hand and power tools.
Knowledge and experience in the application and use of epoxy and vinyl ester resins,
adhesives, bonding agents, solvents, caulk, and finishes.
Any other duties as assigned by management
COMPANY DETAILS:
Little Hoquiam Shipyard, Inc. is located in the coastal community of Hoquiam, Washington. The Pacific Northwest has an elite skilled labor force and is seeking an experienced Marine/Finish/Cabinet-making Carpenter to join our team. We are recognized as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with approximately 20 employees.
With more than 500 boats built since 1971, we have a great opportunity for a skilled carpenter who wants to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work and competitive pay.
Full Time is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1/2 hour lunch & 2 breaks)
Employer paid health insurance benefits after 60 days. Paid holidays; 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please reply to this ad with your resume (.pdf) or come into the office at 825 Queen Ave Hoquiam, WA 98550 to complete and application.
Check our website: http://www.littlehoquiamshipyard.com for more details on our company!
