Carpenter 1/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group•Panama City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter cuts, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs wood structures and furnishings aboard marine vessels. The role includes working with wood and related materials to build and repair vessel components according to specifications, using woodworking machines, hand tools, and power tools. The employee is expected to complete daily assignments, follow safety and environmental requirements, and work with minimal supervision. Duties may change and may include other tasks assigned by management. The position may indirectly supervise and train subordinates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalence; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Three to five years of carpentry experience is desired.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools used to construct marine vessels.
Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and information.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with all units of measure and read a tape measure.
Behavioral attributes include integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety awareness, and multitasking.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of details about Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and working at heights of at least 50 feet, from scaffolding or man-lifts, in confined spaces, and in extreme heat or cold.
Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair structural woodwork and replace defective parts and equipment using hand and power tools.
Construct floors, doors, and partitions using woodworking machines, hand tools, and power tools.
Transfer dimensions or measurements of wood parts or bulkheads onto plywood or other materials using measuring instruments.
Shape and laminate wood to form parts of the ship.
Lay out and align material in accordance with specifications.
Measure and cut materials to determine conformance to specifications.
Install permanent and temporary ladders and handrails.
Install sound-dampening and ballasting materials.
Prepare and place vessel blocking material using approved materials.
Rig and flag cranes and use hand signals to move material safely to desired locations.
Complete daily work assignments and work with minimal supervision.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies.
Maintain regular attendance and work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
May indirectly supervise and train subordinates.
Perform other duties as assigned.