Craftsperson

JOB OPENING

Craftsperson / Shop Manager

5/13/26

For the past five years Seaworthy has primarily been a solo adventure but it’s time to add an official First Mate to the crew. I’m looking for a talented and dedicated craftsperson with a passion for hand‑making timeless artifacts. Currently, the product line is based around premium products for the home: specifically artisan‑quality drinkware sets, cocktail making tools and related products.

The materials you’ll be working with range from metal and wood to glass and leather.

Although the website is not up‑to‑date, you can get a sense of the products at

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This person also needs to help me run the ship - someone who can raise the bar on quality and efficiency through smarts and creativity. They will run the workshop and eventually a crew of craftspeople. They’ll help to build a healthy, creative, inspiring workplace.

It’s early in the development of the business and I’m looking for someone to be an integral part in bringing the vision life. You won't be a cog in a machine; you'll be central to how our products get made and how the company evolves.

Seaworthy’s flagship workshop & design office is located in the historic maritime district of Ballard.

- Dominick Montalbano / Captain Seaworthy

• Fabricate our products: an expanding & evolving bar tool product line, spirit sets, custom projects, new product lines, etc.
• Work with traditional wood & metal shop tools as well as CNC routers, laser etchers & cutters, and 3D printers
• Develop & refine production processes & tooling to continuously raise product quality & efficiency
• Collaborate on product design when adjustments can unlock better quality, consistency, or manufacturability
• Monitor & maintain exceptionally high quality‑control standards
• Package & Ship products
• Keep the shop ship‑shape: efficient, stocked, maintained & running smoothly
• Work closely with the owner on production planning, scheduling, & priorities
• Grow into supervising & mentoring additional shop production staff as we expand

• Shop Experience - you're capable of furniture quality woodworking & metal working
• Problem Solving Ability - you evaluate trade‑offs & find the optimal path… whether that means a new jig, a different machine, or revisiting the product design itself
• Familiarity w/ CNC 3D Routing - operating a CNC & creating tool paths is a major plus
• Design & Fabrication - of custom jigs & tools for production
• Extremely Detail‑Oriented - quality isn't negotiable
• Organized & Steady Under Pressure - even when juggling multiple tasks
• A Self-Starter - anticipate what needs to be done & do it

Pay will be based on experience and the market rate of related skillsets in the Seattle area. My highest priority is to find the right person and build the role around them.

Given that, I do not have a fixed pay rate for this position.

This is intended to be a part‑time position leading to full‑time.

If you think you might be the right person for this role, please email a cover letter & resume to:

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