Job Opening: Craftsperson / Production Manager

Posted: 4/16/26

The Opportunity

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

Compensation

Pay will be based on experience and the market rate of related skillsets in the Seattle area. My highest priority is to find the right person and build the role around them. Given that, I do not have a fixed pay rate for this position.

This is intended to be a full-time position, but this also is flexible for the right candidate.

Get in Touch

If you think you might be the right person for this role, please email a cover letter & resume to: info@seaworthyseattle.com