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Boat Builder

Hodgdon Yachts
Damariscotta, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

Are you a boat builder who is looking to work on high end custom boats? Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off? Apply today for a chance to become a part of something bigger.

Hodgdon Tenders. Better Quality Work. Better Quality Life.

BOAT BUILDER

Department: Shipbuilding

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Production Manager

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY:
Individuals perform a wide variety of boat building tasks related to wood/composite tenders, including, but not limited to, fabricating/ fitting composite components, installation of deck hardware, hatches, and windows.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

§ Perform a wide variety of boat building tasks related to wood/composite yachts

§ Fabricating/ fitting composite components, installing deck hardware, hinges, latches, and handrails.

§ Sets and operates a variety of woodworking machines, including power and hand tools

§ Must be intensely aware of quality standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

§ 3-4 years of experience, or equivalent training and experience

§ Ability to work with power and hand tools, Drilling screwing, sanding, etc.

§ Ability to work within close tolerances, - 1-2mm

§ Ability to work with large power tools such as band saws, planers, table saws

§ Work with epoxy, resins and glues

§ Must be able to follow directions and work well within large groups of people

§ Must be able to meet the requirements of the schedule

§ Ability to wear a respirator as required

§ Must wear personal protection equipment

§ Must have basic hand tools

§ Works ‘hands on’ on multiple projects

EQUIPMENT USED:

§ Band saws

§ Drill press

§ Table saws

§ Misc. hand tools, drill, router reciprocating saw

WORKING CONDITIONS:

§ Occasional extreme indoor temperature, adverse ventilation conditions (chemicals, dust)

§ Rare extreme heights, extreme outdoor temperatures, adverse ventilation conditions (fumes), use of a respirator/face mask

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

§ Flexibility to work in the standing, squatting, or kneeling position, as well as reaching overhead with occasional twisting and bending while performing any of the above tasks

§ Stair and ladder climbing is required

§ Ability to work in small spaces as required

§ Minimal lifting required above 75lbs.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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