Marine Vessel Carpenter: Woodwork & Installations

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled carpenter to cut, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair wood structures for marine vessels.

The role requires reading blueprints and layout measurements, with overtime and weekend work as needed to meet shipyard schedules. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of carpentry experience, plus knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent plus 3–5 years of carpentry experience.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools to construct marine vessels.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cut, fabricate, assemble, install, and/or repair wood structures and furnishings on marine vessels.
• Regular attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Repair structural woodwork and replace defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Construct floors, doors, and partitions using woodworking machines and tools.
• Layout, measure, and cut materials to match specifications.
• Install ladders and handrails, and place blocking material for vessel blocking.
• Rig and flag cranes with hand signals to move material safely.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

OSHA regulations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–5 years carpentry experience

Tools

Woodworking machines

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled carpenter to cut, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair wood structures for marine vessels.

The role requires reading blueprints and layout measurements, with overtime and weekend work as needed to meet shipyard schedules. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of carpentry experience, plus knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and hand/power tools.