Serving as a global leader in boat manufacturing since 1957, Willard Marine is a recognized pioneer in the design and construction of high-performance boats. In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include military, law enforcement, and public safety requirements. With over 50 years of design, engineering, and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, Law Enforcement Agencies, and foreign governments alike. These are the most challenging customers in the world and represent the most demanding requirements. In response, Willard Marine boats have an unsurpassed record of reliable and durable performance under the most demanding conditions. It is no accident that the US Navy has placed Willard Marine RIBs on almost every significant surface ship in its fleet, more RIBs than all our competitors combined.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction of the manufacturing supervisor, individual:

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Responsible for approving employee timecards and other first line supervisor duties.
• Responsible for developing a production schedule for the assembly team.
• Lead a team of mechanics, electricians, and assemblers in the assembly and outfit of aluminum boats.
• Follow engineering drawings and specifications during the manufacturing process and generate redlines to track product changes.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Manage shop supplies, equipment, and PPE.
• Collaborate with other team members, including engineers and designers, to understand project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to ensure uninterrupted and efficient workflow.
• Ensure quality of work being performed by the manufacturing team through initial visual inspections and detailed inspections at critical points.
• Perform routine maintenance on assembly equipment to ensure proper function.
• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators like saws, drills, drivers, sanders, buffers, and other tools as required.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and pack items manually or using hoists.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks. 
• Responsible for maintaining calibrated equipment.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

 Other Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, masks, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50lbs. of material/push & pull boats.
• Ability to physically transit all areas of the facility and go in and out of boats. 

Required Skills/Equipment/Other:

• Qualified candidates must have 5 to 10 years experience with marine repair or other product manufacture/assembly required.
• Previous leadership experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklift, overhead gantry crane, and other manufacturing machinery required.
• Experience reading drawings and manufacturing specifications required.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, drug screenings and a weld test required.
• Valid driver’s license required. 
• General Computer skills required.
• Previous marine experience required.
• CNC machinery experience preferred.
• Experience working in and around large items or heavy equipment preferred.
• Must bring your own tools to work each day, such as: tape measure, hand tools.

Position Location:

Chesapeake, Virginia

 The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.