Wooden Boat Builder: Chippewa Boat Works/Benchmark

Employer: Chippewa Boat Works/Benchmark

Email Address: Adam.Sublett@benchmark.us.com

Website: http://www.benchmark.us.com

Position Title: Wooden Boat Builder

Compensation/Rate: $20-$25 per hour

Location: Seville, OH

Position Summary: A carpenter is responsible for constructing wooden boats by following construction drawings while maintaining CBW's standards of quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately interpreting construction and drawings

  • Evaluating drawings for accuracy and alerting the Project Manager of any discrepancies

  • Evaluating materials for any defects before use

  • Maintaining a clean and organized work space, assisting the production team in maintaining clean and organized common areas

  • Maintaining accurate job documentation

  • Identifying opportunities for improvement/cost-savings

  • Adhering to all safety procedures and policies

  • Adhering to CBW employment policies

  • Other responsibilities as defined by the Production Manager

Required Skills, Experience, & Education:

  • Vocational/trade school/college program specializing in wooden boat building

  • Must provide the minimum amount of hand tools required to complete assigned tasks

  • Working knowledge of basic carpentry work, print reading, tool use, materials

  • Excellent organization skills; attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

  • Basic knowledge of PC based office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

Start up wooden boat company attached to an already established tradeshow and museum exhibits manufacturer. Exciting opportunity to help get a new company off the ground. Come join our team!