Skilled Carpenter - Trenton, ME

Hinckley Yachts; Trenton (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing School is seeking a Skilled Carpenter in Maine (Trenton). You will transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other materials using tape measures and layout tools, read blueprints, and apply knowledge of marine joints and adhesives to bond parts.

Physical work includes lifting up to 60 lbs and working in challenging conditions. Ideal candidates have carpentry training, related coursework, and at least 12 months carpentry experience with boatbuilding exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months carpentry experience.
• 2 years boatbuilding experience preferred.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Marine carpentry

Epoxy resins

Dovetail joints

Layout/marking

Power tools

Education

Course work in wood/metals

Job description

Position Title: Skilled Carpenter

Compensation/Rate: 30+

Job description: You are a great fit for this role if:
You can transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other construction materials using tape measure, square and marking/layout devices. You are accurate, precise and take pride in your work.
You are skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Good working knowledge of most woodworking joints in the marine industry, such as scarf, sill splice, lap, finger, and dovetail.
Skilled knowledge and use of epoxies and vinylester resins or other adhesives to bond parts.

Requirements
Course work in wood and/or metals preferred.
Math proficiency
Knowledge, operation of woodworking tools
Twelve (12) months carpentry, plus 2 years boatbuilding experience which may be attained on-the-job and by company training.
Physical Requirements:
Lift and carry over 60 lbs. on an occasional basis (over 15% and up to 40%).
Requires moderate physical demand, occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material and working in difficult work positions (standing long periods of time, on knees for long periods of time)
Requires continuous mental and visual attention on an intermittent basis.
Must be able to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, push and pull.
Requires working under disagreeable conditions on a frequent basis where elements such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, vibration, noise, water, or chemicals may be present.