Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring Carpenters at our Sturgeon Bay, WI location. This is a 1st shift role.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for operating carpentry equipment to assist in building parts of interior and exterior of ships, and shipyard buildings at our vast, 63-acre facility. The role involves reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, assembling components, and operating carpentry tools and equipment to support ship construction, repair, and dock operations.
Essential Functions
- Follow instructions under intermittent supervision and review blueprints/specifications to determine work requirements.
- Measure, mark, cut, and install wood components for ship and building structures.
- Operate carpentry tools/equipment and assist with docking and undocking vessels.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure proper storage and handling of all tools.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed while adhering to all safety, quality, and environmental policies.
- Maintain reliable attendance and work energetically in a waterfront environment while following organizational procedures.
- Other duties and overtime as assigned
Required Skills
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Must be able to work at heights.
- Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions. (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
- Must have knowledge of construction materials/methods and basic blueprint reading.
- Must be a self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
- Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience, 3+ years of experience preferred.
- Prior shipyard experience a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values andkey behavioral expectations for all employees:
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. The employee may also be required to work in confined spaces and at varying heights. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. Person
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Knowledge of construction materials and methods
- Basic blueprint reading ability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Basic organizational and time management skills
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor
- Compliance with ISO and OSHA policies
- High safety awareness
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Prior shipyard experience
- Three or more years of experience
- Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally
What We Do
Fincantieri Marine Group is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. FMG employs more than 2,200 people across its three shipyards: • Fincantieri Marinette Marine will build the Navy's future guided-missle frigate or FFG(X) and has built the U.S. Navy’s Freedom variant Littoral Combat Ship. • Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is one of the main U.S, builders of merchant ships. Our product lines include LNG bunkering, windfarm vessels, ATB's, fishing vessels, passenger/car ferries, self-unloaders, bulk carriers, OSV's and more. Leader in repair and conversions in the Great Lakes region. • Fincantieri ACE Marine, is a center of excellence for aluminum construction, with experience in building small and medium-sized boats and patrol vessels especially for the U.S, Coast Guard. FMG has experienced naval architecture and marine engineering staff, and a highly skilled workforce committed to safe operation. Fincantieri Marine Group is the U.S. division of Italian shipbuilding giant FINCANTIERI, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, and number one by diversification and presence in all high value-added market sectors, having built more than 7,000 vessels over 230 years. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, the Group has approximately 20,000 employees, and operates through 20 shipyards on four continents. It is world leader in cruise ship construction and a reference player in other sectors, including naval vessels, offshore support vessels, mega-yachts, as well as ship repair and conversion. Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
