Marine Carpenter - Carnelian Bay, CA

Sierra Boat Company; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing School in Carnelian Bay, CA seeks a skilled woodworker/boat restoration technician to join our team. The role focuses on intensive varnish work, accurate material fitting, and deck/hull plank replacement, contributing to long-lasting restorations of classic wooden boats.

Candidates should have a background in wood/metal, experience with common hand and power tools, and a collaborative work style. The position offers hourly compensation starting around $30 per hour and a chance to work

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team.
• Background in wood and/or metals preferred.
• Knowledge and operation of tape measure, square, hand saw, hand plane, table saw, chop saw, planer, joiner, router, band saw, shaper, and surface sander.
• Experience woodworking which may be attained on-the-job or through school, hobby, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Intensive varnish work
• Transfer dimensions to 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
• Deck and hull side plank replacement
• Fairing deck and hull sides
• Replacement of structural components such as frames, battens, sheer clamps, stringers, bulkheads, and floor timbers
• Develop understanding of complex woodworking joints and applies knowledge to task
• May be required to use epoxies and vinyl ester resins or other adhesives to bond parts together
• Work with Mechanics on things that need fit or made, as well as work with our other departments
• Push boats in and out of shops and storage
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area

Skills

Teamwork

Woodworking

Tools

Tape measure

Square

Hand saw

Hand plane

Table saw

Chop saw

Planer

Joiner

Router

Band saw

Shaper

Surface sander

Job description

Location: 5146 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140, United States

Compensation/Rate: Starting at $30.00 per hour.

Job description:Our restoration philosophy is biased more toward preservation than restoration. It is our belief that once a boat has lost much of its original wood, it has also lost its soul. For this reason, we tend to preserve as much of the original boat and structure as possible. The exception is the bottom. Not only must a boat float, but it must also be safe. We utilize the latest technologies when reconstructing a bottom and take great care with is most important aspect of the boat. Most important, our bottoms are built to last with some of our earlier work being over 40 years old and still going strong.
Of course, the quality restoration of wooden boats includes the fine craftsmanship and finishes, but it is much more than that. In order to restore a boat properly; you must research the boat as to correctness of wood, finish, upholstery and mechanical details. Because our shop is able to provide all of the aspects of restoration under one roof, we can control the quality of the project from start to finish. Familiarity with a variety of boats also helps. We have nearly 300 wood boats stored here. Chris Craft, Gar Wood, Hackers, Century and the largest assemblage of Rivas in North America. These boats are a great guide in helping us to correct antique and classic boat restoration.

Job Description:

• Intensive varnish work
• Transfer dimensions to 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.
• Deck and hull side plank replacement.
• Fairing deck and hull sides.
• Replacement of structural components such as frames, battens, sheer clamps, stringers, bulkheads, and floor timbers.
• Develop understanding of complex woodworking joints and applies knowledge to task.
• May be required to use epoxies and vinyl ester resins or other adhesives to bond parts together.
• Work with Mechanics on things that need fit or made, as well as work with our other departments.
• Push boats in and out of shops and storage.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team.
• Background in wood and/or metals preferred.
• Knowledge and operation of tape measure, square, hand saw, hand plane, table saw, chop saw, planer, joiner, router, band saw, shaper, and surface sander.
• experience woodworking which may be attained on-the-job or through school, hobby, or construction.