Marine Carpenter – Classic Boat Restoration Specialist

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

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