Employer: Hodgdon Yachts
Email Address: hr@hodgdonyachts.com
Website: http://hodgdonyachts.com/careers
Position Title: Boat Builder
Compensation/Rate: Please Contact Us
Location: Damariscotta, ME
Position Summary:
BOAT BUILDER - FULL TIME
POSITION SUMMARY:
Individuals 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.