Employer: Boston Boatworks
Email Address: resumes@bostonboatworks.com
Website: http://www.bostonboatworks.com
Position Title: Senior Carpenter
Compensation/Rate: Compensation commensurate with experience
Location: Charlestown, MA
Position Summary:
Reports to: Carpentry Team Leader
JOB OBJECTIVE
The senior carpenter contributes to the construction and repair of our innovative, high-performing express cruiser powerboats, built to order, using aerospace composite construction processes and highest quality materials and finishes. The senior carpenter’s objective is to fabricate, assemble and install interior yacht cabinetry, furniture, modules and trim on our yachts, and to train others to do the same. The senior carpenter should be motivated by the opportunity to learn, innovate and advance while building a best-in-class products with like-minded craftspeople.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Adheres to all Boston BoatWorks’ core values, department standards and employee handbook and safety guidelines
Actively contributes to the departmental performance, accuracy, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures
Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Train carpentry team members on carpentry skills.
Delivers and maintains a maximum level of department service and satisfaction
· Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices. Communicates challenges, innovations, delays, and/or needs that may impact project schedule or project quality to the team leader in a timely fashion
Keeps informed of new developments within the department
Balances multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations
· Reads blueprints or technical diagrams
· Assembles pre-cut cabinetry panels, pre-finished joinery and millwork
· Installs cabinetry including scribing and fitting to curved and complex surfaces
· Finishes trim work
· Installs and creates protection for high-finish teak and cherry cabinetry
· Responsible for large and complex installations, such as interior liner installs and deck to hull bonding
· Communicates effectively with other team members and team leader
· Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information
· Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair
· Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
· Performs any other job-related duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualities/Skills
The senior carpenter is expected to:
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a positive, helpful attitude
Effectively problem-solve
Strive for highest quality, on-time results
Work effectively on a team in a fast-paced production environment
Communicate effectively
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Education and/or Experience
High school or equivalent degree required
5+ years in finish carpentry required
Experience using hand tools and power tools, e.g.: table saws, jigsaws, routers, band saws, plate joiners, sanders
Ability to read drawings and build from plans
Ability to accurately measure, lay out, fit and assemble complex shaped interiors
Hoisting experience preferred
Knowledge of adhesives, sealants, and finishing, including epoxies, urethane sealants, silicones, wood glue, and varnish
Emphasis on working safely
Language Skills
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in English, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents
· Ability to respond to common instruction and inquiries from other employees
· Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
Equipment
· Employee will provide required tools attached to this job description; all other necessary tools and equipment will be furnished by the company
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the senior carpenter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear
The team member is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
The team member is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least seventy (70) pounds, and varied instances of standing/walking
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that exist while Team Members are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The noise level in the work environment is typically loud
· Team members are expected to work in indoor and outdoor environments that are subject to varying levels of cold, heat, humidity, precipitation, wind, noise, dust, and smells
· Work may be performed in and or around electrically or mechanically energized equipment
· Required to work in elevated places on ladders, lifts, catwalks, and staging inside and outside of the building
· Proper precautions and procedures must be taken including the use of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) due to occupational risks of exposure to non-toxic and toxic chemicals used in construction of boats
Travel Requirements: As needed
COMPENSATION
Compensation commensurate with experience.
RELATIONSHIPS (Decision Making Authority)
The senior carpenter reports to the carpentry team leader. The senior carpenter works closely with other carpentry team members as well as other production team members to ensure quality work and on-time production. The senior carpenter should also communicate as appropriate with Safety Compliance Officer and HR Coordinator to ensure personal safety training/documentation and employment documentation and is current and complete.
REQUIRED TOOLS
· Drill (Best to have 2; one 18v, one 12v. But if you can only afford one, get the 12v)
· Right angle air grinder
· Right angle drill (If you cannot afford this, at first, try a right angle attachment for your drill)
· Drill index
· Screw tackle box
· Countersink set for #6, #8, #10 Screws
· Tape Measure 12’-25’
· Combination Square
· Small inspection flashlight
· Scissors
· Block plane
· Bevel Gauge (smaller size better)
· Accu-scribe or compass with pencil
· Scratch awl
· Torpedo level
· File set (half round and flat bastard)
· Allen Key Set, Standard and Metric (optional)
· Adjustable wrench
· Chisels: 1”, ½”, ¼”
· Hammer
· Rubber Mallet (or dead blow)
· Japanese Trim Saw
· Multi screwdriver (ratcheting is best)
· Tool bag (small to medium size)