Carpenter | Passenger - Ferry | USA

OSM MARITIME SERVICES, INC.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,512,000 - 4,789,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Thome is seeking a skilled Carpenter for a passenger ferry operating in the USA. You will handle carpentry work onboard to ensure safe, neat and seaworthy wooden structures for passengers and crew.

Join the team to repair decks, install fittings, inspect for damage and work closely with deck and engine crews to support safe ferry operations. English communication and safety-focused mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Proven shipboard or industrial carpenter experience.
• Knowledge of marine carpentry materials and safe practices.
• Ability to read simple drawings and follow instructions.
• Valid seafarer documents and medical certificate as per flag and company requirements.
• Good teamwork attitude and basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain wooden decks, panels, doors, furniture and interiors.
• Install and align woodwork, fittings and joinery to vessel standards.
• Inspect and report damage, wear and unsafe conditions in carpentered areas.
• Work with deck and engine crew to support safe ferry operations.
• Keep carpentry tools, workshop and storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Shipboard carpenter

Industrial carpenter

Marine carpentry

Reading drawings

Teamwork

English communication

Woodworking tools

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

Skilled Carpenter wanted for passenger ferry in the USA. Join OSM Thome and help maintain and repair vessel structures.

Join OSM Thome as a Carpenter on a passenger ferry operating in the USA. In this role you will handle all carpentry work onboard, ensuring safe, neat and seaworthy wooden structures and fittings for passengers and crew.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out repair and maintenance of wooden decks, panels, doors, furniture and interiors
• Install and align woodwork, fittings and joinery according to vessel standards
• Inspect and report damage, wear and unsafe conditions in carpentered areas
• Work closely with deck and engine crew to support safe and efficient ferry operations
• Keep carpentry tools, workshop and storage areas clean and well organized

Requirements

• Proven experience as a shipboard or industrial carpenter, preferably on passenger vessels
• Good knowledge of marine carpentry materials, tools and safe work practices
• Ability to read simple drawings and follow technical instructions
• Valid seafarer documents and medical certificate as per flag and company requirements
• Good teamwork attitude and basic English communication skills

Location

USA

Contract Type

At sea

Employment Type

Contractual

Recruitment Office

Philippines (ALL)

Position

Carpenter

Application Deadline

20 Nov 2026