Today's boat builders combine centuries-old traditional skills with some of the most cutting-edge technologies of the future. It's an industry that's full of opportunity and you can be a part of it. As a boat builder you can use your skills in fields like math, drafting, electronics, woodworking and chemistry to build a lucrative and rewarding career.
You can also be involved in the exciting field of composite technology. Approximately 90% of Maine boat builders utilize composite technologies in their work today. Not only that, the skills you learn in composite technology are in high demand around the world. Today, composites are being used in the aerospace industry, in designing race cars, for body armor in the military, in surfboards and skateboards and in the building of houses that can withstand hurricane force winds.
To learn more about how you can learn the skills to be part of today's boat building industry, contact one of the organizations below. There's a world of opportunity waiting for you.
Important Skills for All Levels
Customer Service Skills
Working effectively with and answering the needs of customers.
Attention to Detail
Following instructions carefully and making sure to carry out all necessary procedures.
Knowledge of Boat Terminology
Learning the different parts of boats
Mechanically Inclined
Ability to problem solve and fix minor issues on boats under supervision.
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications on new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Working effectively with and answering the needs of customers.
Attention to Detail
Following instructions carefully and making sure to carry out all necessary procedures.
Knowledge of Boat Terminology
Learning the different parts of boats
Mechanically Inclined
Ability to problem solve and fix minor issues on boats under supervision.
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications on new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others to get jobs done on schedule.
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Basic Math
Solving problems using simple calculations (usually high school level math)
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Managing one's own time and the time of others to get jobs done on schedule.
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Basic Math
Solving problems using simple calculations (usually high school level math)
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
