Boat Builder- ME

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.