Sr. Marine Carpenter at The Hinckley Company

Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America's finest yachts since 1928. With ten YachtCare Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience. Our production facility is in Trenton, Maine near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.

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 the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success.

The Hinckley Company, known for building and servicing strong, seaworthy and beautiful yachts, is seeking a Senior Marine Carpenter for our production facility in Trenton, Maine. The Senior Marine Carpenter performs intricate joiner, carpentry tasks on and off boats, following blueprints, and scale drawings.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Apply caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, and around windows, using appropriate material to specified lengths and cements, crimps, screws, or taps into place.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a marine carpenter.
• Understands yachting terminology, local and industry, e.g., port/starboard, gump (trim Moulding) and bung (wood plug).
• Proficiency in using a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of marine construction techniques, materials, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor and lift heavy materials.

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