For the past 5 years Seaworthy has primarily been a solo adventure. Although I have collaborated with many talented artisans in making a collection of very special things, it’s finally time to add an official First Mate to the crew.
I’m looking for a talented and dedicated craftsperson with a passion for making timeless artifacts. This person also needs to help me run the ship – someone who can raise the bar on quality and efficiency through smarts and creativity. They will run the workshop and eventually a crew of craftspeople. They’ll help to build a healthy, creative, inspiring workplace.
It’s early in the development of the business, but the vision is clear, and I’m looking for someone to be an integral part in bringing the vision life. You won’t be a cog in a machine; you’ll be central to how our products get made and how the company evolves. I’m looking for someone for whom that sounds like a fantastic opportunity.
Seaworthy’s flagship workshop & design office is located in the historic maritime district of Ballard.
– Dominick Montalbano / Captain Seaworthy
Responsibilities
Fabricate everything we create including: an expanding & evolving bar tool product line, spirit sets, custom projects, entirely new product lines, etc.
Work with traditional wood & metal shop tools as well as CNC routers, laser etchers & cutters, and 3D printers – for prototyping & production
Develop & refine production processes & tooling to continuously raise product quality & efficiency
Collaborate on product design when adjustments can unlock better quality, consistency, or manufacturability
Monitor & maintain exceptionally high quality-control standards
Keep the shop ship-shape: efficient, stocked, maintained & running smoothly
Work closely with the owner on production planning, scheduling, & priorities
Grow into supervising & mentoring additional shop production staff as we expand
Requirements
Shop Experience – you’re capable of furniture quality woodworking & metal working
Problem Solving Ability – you evaluate trade-offs & find the optimal path… whether that means a new jig, a different machine, or revisiting the product design itself
Familiarity w/ CNC 3D Routing – operating a CNC & creating tool paths is a major plus
Design & Fabrication – of custom jigs & tools for production
Extremely Detail-Oriented – quality isn’t negotiable
Organized & Steady Under Pressure – even when juggling multiple tasks
A Self-Starter – anticipate what needs to be done & do it