Marine Carpenter

The Hinckley Company; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hinckley Company is seeking a Senior Marine Carpenter to perform intricate joinery and carpentry on boats, following blueprints and scale drawings. This role requires transferring dimensions, cutting with saws, interpreting plans, and ensuring safety.

You will layout, assemble boat parts, install prefabricated components, and apply caulking as directed. Minimum 5 years of marine carpentry experience and strong reading of blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years of experience as a marine carpenter.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficient in using a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other materials using tape measures and layout tools.
• Make accurate cuts of wood and other materials using table and chop saws.
• Layout, cut and assemble boat parts such as doors, paneling, rails, and trim.
• Install prefabricated/custom parts including hatches and marine hardware.
• Apply caulking under spray rails, windshields, and around windows.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Skills

Blueprints

Carpentry

Marine construction

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal carpentry training

Tools

Table saw

Chop saw

Power tools

Job description

Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. With ten YachtCare Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience. Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off. Our expanding network of service yards allows the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success. The Senior Marine Carpenter performs intricate joiner, carpentry tasks on and off boats, following blueprints, and scale drawings.

• Transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other construction materials using tape measure, square and marking/layout devices.
• Make accurate cuts of wood and other materials using table and chop saws and other related power tools.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Troubleshoot leaks, squeaks, warps and make recommendations for appropriate repair.
• Layout, cut and assemble boat parts, such as doors, paneling, boxes, rails, and trim.
• Installs prefabricated/custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim, seats and other parts.
• Apply caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, and around windows, using appropriate material to specified lengths and cements, crimps, screws, or taps into place.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Essential Duties

• Transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other construction materials using tape measure, square and marking/layout devices.
• Make accurate cuts of wood and other materials using table and chop saws and other related power tools.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Troubleshoot leaks, squeaks, warps and make recommendations for appropriate repair.
• Layout, cut and assemble boat parts, such as doors, paneling, boxes, rails, and trim.
• Installs prefabricated/custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim, seats and other parts.
• Apply caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, and around windows, using appropriate material to specified lengths and cements, crimps, screws, or taps into place.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in carpentry or marine construction preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a marine carpenter.
• Understands yachting terminology, local and industry, e.g., port/starboard, gump (trim moulding) and bung (wood plug).
• Proficiency in using a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of marine construction techniques, materials, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor and lift heavy materials.