What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boat Builder position at Hodgdon Yachts?
Are you a boat builder who is looking to work on high end custom boats? Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Boat Builders at Hodgdon Tenders perform a wide variety of boat building tasks related to wood/composite tenders, including, but not limited to, fabricating/ fitting composite components, installation of deck hardware, hatches, and windows.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
- Perform a wide variety of boat building tasks related to wood/composite yachts
- Fabricating/ fitting composite components, installing deck hardware, hinges, latches, and handrails
- Sets and operates a variety of woodworking machines, including power and hand tools
- Must be intensely aware of quality standards
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-4 years of experience, or equivalent training and experience
- Ability to work with power and hand tools, Drilling screwing, sanding, etc.
- Ability to work within close tolerances, - 1-2mm
- Ability to work with large power tools such as band saws, planers, table saws
- Work with epoxy, resins and glues
- Must be able to follow directions and work well within large groups of people
- Must be able to meet the requirements of the schedule
- Ability to wear a respirator as required
- Must wear personal protection equipment
- Must have basic hand tools
- Works ‘hands on’ on multiple projects
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Band saws
- Drill press
- Table saws
- Misc. hand tools, drill, router reciprocating saw
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional extreme indoor temperature, adverse ventilation conditions (chemicals, dust)
- Rare extreme heights, extreme outdoor temperatures, adverse ventilation conditions (fumes), use of a respirator/face mask
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Flexibility to work in the standing, squatting, or kneeling position, as well as reaching overhead with occasional twisting and bending while performing any of the above tasks
- Stair and ladder climbing is required
- Ability to work in small spaces as required
- Minimal lifting required above 75lbs.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Damariscotta, ME 04543: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,500 - $55,100