Boat Builder
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Fabrication
Job description:
Are you a boat builder who is looking to work on high end custom boats? Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off? Apply today for a chance to become a part of something bigger.
Hodgdon Tenders. Better Quality Work. Better Quality Life.
BOAT BUILDER
Location:
East Boothbay/Damariscotta, Maine
Department:
Shipbuilding
Job Status:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Production Manager
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised:
None
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, +- 1-2 mm.
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
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.
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.
This role may involve access to information controlled by U.S. export laws (like International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations). That means candidates need to be legally eligible to work with this information, which may include being a U.S. person under U.S. law.
Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
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