Lead Wood Finishing Technician – Marine Restoration

The Landing School; Beechwood (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental and vision

Job summary

ME Yacht Restoration in Holland, MI is seeking a Wood Finishing Department Head. This full-time, year-round position leads the wood finishing team, repairs and refines wooden components of watercraft, and ensures high-quality craftsmanship for premier marine services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong woodworking background, leadership experience, and the ability to manage projects from start to finish while maintaining safety and accuracy in a fast-paced marine environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in woodworking or related fields.
• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Physically able to perform all tasks associated with the job.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Honesty and integrity
• Willingness to work overtime during busy seasons
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Repair and refinish exterior and interior wood pieces and finishes.
• Prepare woodwork for finishing including stripping, repairing, sanding, color matching.
• Repair and match existing finishes (matte, satin, high gloss).
• Complete basic carpentry as needed.
• Identify wood species and match wood grain and tone.
• Knowledge of wood joinery and gluing/lamination processes.
• Communicate updates and estimates with customers and team.
• Track and report time and materials for work performed.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to meet specs.
• Submit notes with each work order and manage parts/invoices.

Skills

Woodworking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Reliability

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ME Yacht Restoration in Holland, MI is seeking a Wood Finishing Department Head. This full-time, year-round position leads the wood finishing team, repairs and refines wooden components of watercraft, and ensures high-quality craftsmanship for premier marine services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong woodworking background, leadership experience, and the ability to manage projects from start to finish while maintaining safety and accuracy in a fast-paced marine environment.