Experienced Marine Carpenter

Description

Hinckley has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. Today, Hinckley builds highly innovative, power and sailing yachts from 29 to 76 feet under the Hinckley, Hinckley Sport Boat, Hunt, and Morris brands.  Hinckley Yacht Services offers a network of 9 full-service yacht yards from Maine to Florida. Our talented team members work on any make or model yacht and are proud to deliver the highest level of service in the industry.  We are always seeking tradespeople with a strong work ethic who are willing to support the best team in the business.

We are seeking experienced Marine Carpenters to join our team in Savannah, GA. Hinckley offers competitive wages, training and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off.  Our expanding network of service yards allows you the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success.

Responsibilities

• Transfer dimensions to marine plywood and other construction 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.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Troubleshoot leaks, squeaks, warps and make recommendations for appropriate repair.
• Layout, cut and assemble boat parts, such as doors, paneling, boxes, rails, and trim.
• Installs prefabricated/custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim, seats and other parts.
• 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 and perform basic fiberglass repair.

Requirements

• High school or GED required Course work in wood and/or metals preferred
• Twelve (12) months carpentry, knowledge of various types of woods, finish cabinetry attributes, and adhesives.