Composite Technician: Safe Harbor Marinas

Employer: Safe Harbor Marinas

Email Address: hashton@shmarinas.com

Position Title: Composite Technician

Compensation/Rate: based on experience

About our Company: Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing private equity sponsored company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced marina professionals. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities.

Safe Harbor Marinas currently has openings for Composite Technicians at the following locations:

• Safe Harbor City Boatyard (Charleston, SC)

• Safe Harbor New England Boatworks (Portsmouth, RI)

• Safe Harbor Shelburne Shipyard (Shelburne, VT)

Job Summary: The Technician (Composite Boat Builder) will construct, fit-out and repair marine vessels from small recreational craft to larger commercial vessels.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Fabricate boat parts using fiberglass, resin, and other composite materials 

  • Repair damage to fiberglass and carbon boat hulls and other parts 

  • Understand general boatbuilding principles and concepts 

  • Make accurate cuts of wood and other materials using table and chop saws and other related power tools 

  • Skilled in working directly from blueprints without assistance 

  • Experience working with epoxy pre-peg laminating, vacuum consolidated wet laminating and vacuum infusion techniques along with an understanding in mold construction 

  • Working knowledge of hi-tech materials is ideal, but, as we offer onsite training, any experience in construction in a crossover trade is acceptable 

  • Composite construction methods 

  • Must possess own tools 

  • Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Technical school training preferred

  • Basic math skills required, advanced math skills preferred

  • Experience reading, understanding and following construction drawings and procedures preferred

  • Ability to ascend and descend a ladder

  • Must carry own tools

  • Ability to work in confined spaces

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Basic boat handling skills preferred

Minimum Soft Skill Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service and an understanding of customers’ needs

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while working both independently and within a team context

  • Organizational skills are a must

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize and work unsupervised

  • Having the willingness and dedication to focus on completing daily/weekly goals

  • Eager to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.



To apply for this position: Please send resume to resumes@shmarinas.com and indicate which marina(s) you are interested in working at in the subject of the email.