CBMM's Shipyard is a working exhibit of Chesapeake Bay wooden boat building and restoration, open to the public seven days a week, and staffed by CBMM employees and volunteers. CBMM Shipwrights restore, build and maintain traditional wooden vessels, while allowing full public access to the process.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

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  Execute day to day tasks including producing templates and patterns from full-size detail drawings, fitting out internal and external components, positioning sections accurately, preparing slipways and constructing cradles used to support ships. 

  
  

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  Find and select quality lumber. 

  
  

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  Fabricate ship parts, such as keel, futtocks, planking, and support structures and blocking and staging, using woodworking power and edge tools. 

  
  

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  Manipulate large timbers safely with machinery, block and tackle, and by hand.   

  
  

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  Build boats according to blueprint specifications. 

  
  

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  Apply traditional preservatives and finishes to lumber. 

  
  

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  Maintain industrial shop equipment, sharpen and maintain shop power and edge tools. 

  
  

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  Maintain shop cleanliness and order. 

  
  

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  Participate in training regarding CBMM exhibits, service values, and other topics  

  
  

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  Assume such other duties as are necessary for the operation of CBMM or as assigned by the President or Shipyard Manager; assist other staff as needed with technical issues or special projects. 

  
  

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with an expected minimum work schedule of 40 hours per week. 

All staff are expected to be available to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.