Marine Carpenter & Outfitter (Journeyman)

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders; Freeland (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter / Outfitter to work in fabrication, assembly, subassembly and final erection of structural components on marine vessels, including interiors and HVAC systems. The role requires reading blueprints, layout, and precise measurement; it involves forming, fitting, and fabricating wood and sheet metal components, plus wiring and duct work as part of vessel interiors.

Teamwork and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices.
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education.
• Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Forms, fits, and fabricates wood structures or sheet metal components to blueprints to build structural elements of marine vessels during all phases of construction and rebuilds.
• Performs job functions on panel line, fabrication shop, on modular jigs, or on finished assembly.
• Responsible for installation, repair and tear out of HVAC systems and installation of new build systems, including duct work.

Skills

Team Player

Shipyard safety practices

Blueprint Reading

Basic Mathematics

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Welding (MIG/Arc)

HVAC Knowledge

Fabrication Tools

Job description

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter / Outfitter to work in fabrication, assembly, subassembly and final erection of structural components on marine vessels, including interiors and HVAC systems. The role requires reading blueprints, layout, and precise measurement; it involves forming, fitting, and fabricating wood and sheet metal components, plus wiring and duct work as part of vessel interiors.

Teamwork and safety are emphasized.