Boatbuilding Apprentice: Learn Restoration on Wooden Yachts

Landing School; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillen Yachts, Inc. in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Boatbuilder Assistant/Carpenter. The role offers hands-on learning with experienced boatbuilders, focusing on wooden boatbuilding and restoration skills.

Responsibilities include plank-on-frame work, hull/deck repairs, and hardware installation. The position requires basic woodworking experience and the ability to work well in a small team on multiple boatyard tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have basic experience with portable and stationary woodworking tools.
• Must be able to work in a small team collaboratively and be willing to pull multiple boatyard tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist boatbuilders with plank-on-frame structures, hull and deck repairs, bedding and caulking.
• Support restoration work and hardware installation under guidance.

Skills

Basic woodworking

Teamwork

Tools

Portable power tools

Stationary woodworking tools

Job description

McMillen Yachts, Inc. in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Boatbuilder Assistant/Carpenter. The role offers hands-on learning with experienced boatbuilders, focusing on wooden boatbuilding and restoration skills.

Responsibilities include plank-on-frame work, hull/deck repairs, and hardware installation. The position requires basic woodworking experience and the ability to work well in a small team on multiple boatyard tasks.