CAREERS

Hewes Marine Company, Inc. is seeking an individual with proven skills in metal fabrication that include aluminum, MIG and TIG welding. This position is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacturing products from engineered drawings, specifications, and other forms of documentation. This is a fast-paced position and requires a high regard for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret mechanical drawings and sketches, including weld symbols
• Lay out parts, measure, and weld components
• MIG and/or TIG boats and components based on engineering documentation
• Safely operate large hull fixtures and overhead hoists
• Use a variety of tools including band saws, miter saws, belt sanders, grinders, and others
• Must perform general cleaning and maintenance of welding equipment
• Will be responsible for keeping work area clean and safe
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in aluminum welding desired
• Working knowledge of set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.) for weld machines
• Special consideration for individuals with forklift experience

Compensation:

• This position is a full-time, hourly position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule is Monday – Friday
• Overtime and weekends on an as needed basis
• Starting wage, DOE
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, insurance and accrued paid leave

To Apply:

• Download and complete the HMC Application
• Submit your application AND resume to careers@hewescraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled.
• Must be 18 or older to apply.

Hewes Marine Co. Inc is an equal opportunity employer!

Hewes Marine Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated individual to assist our Fabricators in the Metal Fabrication department. This is a transitional position meant for those who want to become Fabricators in our facility. On the job training includes production flow, safety, measuring, reading engineering documents, power tool handling, and aluminum MIG and TIG welding. This is a fast-paced position and requires a high regard for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Unload carts, manage and prep parts for Fabricators
• Wire wheel, buff, grind, and clean welds and components
• Perform entry level MIG and TIG welds
• Learn the construction of our boats by helping mark, and lay out parts
• Assist in loading bottoms, sides, and other large components on our fixtures
• Assist in the safe operation of fixtures and overhead hoists
• Use a variety of tools including band saws, miter saws, belt sanders, grinders, and others
• Must perform general cleaning and maintenance of welding equipment
• Will be responsible for keeping work area clean and safe
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in aluminum welding desired
• Power tool experience desired

Compensation:

• This position is a full-time, hourly position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule is Monday – Friday
• Overtime and weekends on an as needed basis
• Starting wage, DOE
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, insurance and accrued paid leave

To Apply:

• Download and complete the HMC Application
• Submit your application AND resume to careers@hewescraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled.
• Must be 18 or older to apply.

Hewes Marine Co. Inc is an equal opportunity employer!

Hewes Marine Company Inc. is seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker to support Warehouse functions at our growing boat manufacturing company in Colville, WA.  This position performs receiving, stocking, inventory control, and other general warehouse functions.  This position reports directly to the Materials Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Unload freight from trucks and common carriers.
• Complete receiving paperwork accurately.
• Stock shelves.
• Complete accurate inventory counts.
• Distribute materials to appropriate departments.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, overhead cranes, vehicles, and other material-handling equipment.
• Organize and clean warehouse.
• Complete all assignments as directed and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals as set by department Lead and/or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years receiving, stocking, and distributing inventory
• 3 years forklift operation experience (must pass written test and certify within 2 weeks of hire)
• Experience driving non-CDL truck and trailer preferred
• Experience operating overhead crane preferred
• Ability to learn and become efficient at new task
• Experience completing data entry on computers preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with no restrictions

This position is a full-time, Monday–Friday, hourly position.  Standard hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30PM.  Overtime is required as needed.  Scheduled weekend work may be required.  The wage for the position depends on experience.  HMC offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as accrued paid leave, and paid holidays.

To Apply:

• Download the HMC Application
• Submit your application and resume (optional) to the front office or through careers@hewewcraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled.

Hewes Marine Co. Inc is an equal opportunity employer!

D&B Transport, a trucking company located in scenic Colville, Washington, is seeking a full-time commercially licensed driver to ship boats for Hewes Marine Company, Inc.—maker of Hewescraft boats.  Key responsibilities of this position are the safe operation of trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds GVWR while delivering boats over intercity and interstate routes.

The responsibilities for this Driver position include the following:

• Load, transport, deliver, and unload boats, motors, and trailers with safety as the highest priority.
• Drive long distances throughout the Pacific Northwest U.S., and Central/Western Canada.
• Serve as a brand advocate and customer service representative in interactions with dealers and public.
• Inspect vehicles and trailers before and after trips and log any defects or safety concerns.
• Manage driving routes and delivery routines so they proceed efficiently and safely.
• Complete ELD logs, vehicle inspection/maintenance reports, and other trip reports as required.
• Comply with all DOT and company safety rules and regulations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor.

The following education, experience, and skills are required to be considered for this Driver position:

• Must be 18 years or older

• High regard for safety
• Current Washington State driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Current Class-A CDL
• Current DOT medical endorsement
• Current U.S. Passport or Enhanced Driver’s License (travel to/from Canada)
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Ability to sit/drive for prolonged periods of time
• Excellent customer service orientation
• ELD and other logbook experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Hand and pneumatic tool experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restrictions
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold

This Class-A CDL position is a full-time, Monday-Friday, hourly position. Part-time positions are also available. Although some overtime and weekend work may be required, most delivery routes are less than four days round trip with most weekends off. D&B Transport covers all meals and lodging expenses while on the road. The hourly wage range for this position depends on experience. D&B Transport offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid vacation. D&B Transport is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your application and resume to Jennifer Titmus at jennifer@hewescraft.com, or call 800-326-6594. Position will remain open until filled.

D&B Transport is an equal opportunity employer.

Hewes Marine Company, the maker of Hewescraft boats, is seeking a Sales Administrator who will (under the direction of the Marketing/Sales Manager) develop customer relationships with Hewescraft dealers; generate, receive, and process boat, engine, and trailer orders; manage customer calls, and support the outside sales efforts of the Pacific Northwest’s #1 boat builder.

Sales Administrator responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure excellent communication and relationship building with dealer locations in the Pacific Northwest U.S. with the goal of generating consistent Hewescraft boat production orders.
• Contact dealers on a regular basis to ensure order accuracy, obtain missing information, and answer questions with a high level of customer service.
• Receive and process error-free boat, motor, and trailer manufacturing orders based on dealer specs.
• Accurately communicate dealer order details to the production floor to ensure correct construction and completion of each boat order.
• Accurately process outboard engine orders from order receipt through order entry, purchase order creation, delivery, and billing.
• Inventory, track, and ensure motor delivery to internal departments as well as dealer locations.
• Cross-train with other sales staff to ensure full task coverage throughout the department.
• Occasionally represent Hewes Marine Company at boat shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.

• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Sales Supervisor.

The following education, experience, and skills are required to be considered for the Sales Administrator position:

• AS/AA (2-year degree) in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in sales positions
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Self-directed with excellent time-management skills
• Able to multi-task in an environment of shifting priorities
• Able to work well in a team environment with all levels of management
• Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• High regard for safety, and excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with a manufacturing ERP/MRP system, or similar software package, preferred.

The Sales Administrator (I or II) position is a full-time, Monday–Friday, hourly position.  Some overtime and weekend work is required.  The hourly wage range for this position depends on experience.  Hewes Marine Company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, and sick pay.  Hewes Marine Company is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please complete the HMC Application available online at http://www.hewescraft.com/careers/.  Submit your application and resume via email to careers@hewescraft.com.  This position will remain open until filled.

Hewes Marine Company is seeking a Human Resource Supervisor. This position requires someone that can perform confidential Human Resource related functions. Their duties include overseeing the recruitment process, planning and implementation of staff training programs while ensuring that employees follow best practices and company policies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a requirement to enable effective relationships with internal Hewes Marine Company departments, personnel, vendors, visitors, and customers. The Human Resource Supervisor reports directly to the Human Resource Director.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and implementation of various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees
• Maintain Human Resource and other employment records.
• Ensure that Human Resource actions are documented to include completion of appropriate forms and reports
• Coordinates the recruitment, personnel selection, and employee onboarding process
• Management of the company’s appraisal system to include conducting appraisal meetings
• Ensure that company procedures comply with employment regulations
• Manage, develop and training of the HR team
• Monitoring various aspects of an employee’s performance, such as attendance and sick leave
• On-going assessment of the need for training to include designing and implementing training programs accordingly
• Responsible for coordination and completion any disciplinary processes and formal grievances
• Assist company Directors in setting and reviewing pay structures, employee benefits or incentives.
• Promote and maintain a work environment where customers, vendors, visitors, and employees are both respected and treated in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as requested

Education/Experience:

At Hewes Marine Company the success of a HR Supervisor involves dealing with people on every level where they need to have excellent interpersonal skills while also enjoying social interaction with people. A successful HR Supervisor candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications to include:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalize ideas
• Strong leadership skills to guide an HR team while offering support and motivation to staff
• A solid understanding of the key principles of employment law
• A goal-oriented team player that has the ability to work with minimum supervision
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations including during disciplinary hearings or staff conflicts
• Ability to multi- task and conduct self directed meetings
• Experience with an HRIS system
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Solid ethics, morals, and a demonstrated use of sound judgement
• 3-5 years of experience in Administration / preferably in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or equivalent work experience

Compensation:

• This position is a full-time, salaried position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule Monday – Friday
• Some overtime and weekend work are required.
• Starting salary – DOE
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accrued paid leave, and profit-sharing programs.

To Apply:

• Download and complete the HMC Application
• Submit your application AND resume to careers@hewescraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled.

Hewes Marine Company, Inc is an equal opportunity employer!

Hewes Marine has a great employment training opportunity! We are seeking a Production Laborer who will perform manual labor tasks and work within other production departments as needed.

Position Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work well within a team environment
• Cross train within the production departments
• Accurately use a tape measure
• Read and follow instruction
• Use a variety of tools
• Lift & move parts or equipment
• Attention to detail
• High regard for safety
• Manage time well

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Compensation:

• This position is a full-time, hourly position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule Monday – Friday
• Overtime and weekends on an as needed basis
• Starting wage, DOE
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and accrued paid leave.

To Apply:

• Complete the HMC Application available at the front office or find it online at http://www.hewescraft.com/careers/
• Submit your application and resume to the front office or through careers@hewescraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled

Hewes Marine Co. Inc is an equal opportunity employer!

Northwest Applied Marine has a temporary entry level production position open to support the assembly and manufacture of electrical assemblies.  The opening is from June 6, 2022 – August 26^th, 2022.  The weekly schedule will be from Monday – Thursday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm (36 hours per week) with Fridays off.  This position will primarily be to cut/prep/organize wires and subassemblies used in the manufacture of electrical harnesses.  This position reports to the Production Lead.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand basic assembly schematics, charts and tables, work instructions to kit/organize parts, cut wire, assemble electrical assemblies, panels and harnesses.
• Effectively perform work responsibilities, sometimes with little supervision.
• Apply the correct tools and methods for crimping (electrical and mechanical connection) wires to terminals as part of assembly
• Operating various hand tools properly and effectively including hand strippers, crimpers, wire cutters, screw guns, and other various hand tools as required.
• Operate tools and equipment, including automatic wire Cut & Strip machines, and semi-automatic crimping machines.
• Record time on work orders.
• Communicate directly with colleagues, ask questions for clarity and provide feedback to fellow team members.
• Adherence to all company policies and Health and Safety rules and regulations during their shift
• Maintain a safe workplace by practicing good housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities reducing costs, improving safety, quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older required.
• No experience required. 2 years of working experience in hand-assembly operations preferred.
• Good written and verbal communications
• Willingness to learn new skills, team-centric mentality and mutual respect for others.

To Apply:

• Download the NWAM APPLICATION
• Submit your application and resume (optional) to the front office or through careers@ hewewcraft.com
• Position will remain open until filled.

Northwest Applied Marine (NWAM) is a designer and manufacturer of marine-grade instrument panels, harnesses and other DC distribution systems for boat builders in the Pacific Northwest.  NWAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hewes Marine Company.