Assembly Technician

Freeman Boatworks; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading boat manufacturing company in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, seeks a hands-on team member for assembly and installation of our offshore fishing boats. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical work and a keen attention to detail. This role includes using various hand and power tools, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with a team to meet production goals. Competitive pay, benefits, and a people-focused workspace are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assembly or hands-on mechanical work preferred.
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, and ramps to access boats and equipment.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to stay on task.
• Experience using hand tools and following written/verbal instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to wear PPE (eye/ear protection, gloves, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install structural and cosmetic components of boats.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to meet production goals.
• Identify and correct defects to meet quality standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production goals.
• Perform fiberglass grinding and cutting to fit parts as needed.
• Assist with minor lamination work.

Skills

Assembly and installation skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading/verbal instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Screw guns

Drills

Ratchets

Job description

Overview

Join the team behind the industry’s premier offshore fishing boats.

Freeman Boatworks is looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined team member. This position focuses on the installation of key components—such as decks, liners, consoles, leaning posts, and other fabricated parts. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a team that delivers excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and install structural and cosmetic components of our boats
• Use a variety of hand and power tools including tape measures, razor knives, screw guns, drills, and ratchets
• Identify and correct defects, ensuring all work meets Freeman’s quality standards
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production goals
• Perform fiberglass grinding and cutting to fit parts as needed
• Assist with minor lamination work

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in assembly or hands-on mechanical work preferred
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment (may include sun exposure)
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, and ramps to safely access boats and equipment
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to stay on task
• Experience using hand tools and following written/verbal instructions
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to wear PPE (eye/ear protection, gloves, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, kneel, and bend for extended periods
• Must be able to work a 10-hour shift or longer, including overtime when needed
• Exposure to loud noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and fiberglass dust is common
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Great benefits—medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• A people-focused workspace with an emphasis on team collaboration and industry innovation

Please note: Employment with Freeman Boatworks is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.