Lead Craftsperson / Shop Manager
Posted: 5/15/26
Seaworthy is looking for a talented and dedicated craftsperson with a passion for hand-making timeless artifacts. Currently, the product line is based around premium products for the home: specifically artisan-quality drinkware sets, cocktail-making tools and related products.
This person needs to help run the Seaworthy 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, and inspiring workplace. They’ll need to wear many hats and be happy to dive in to make things happen as we grow the company.
It’s early in the development of the business and we’re looking for someone to be an integral part in bringing the vision to 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.
Seaworthy’s flagship workshop & design office is located in the historic maritime district of Ballard.
Responsibilities
Fabricate our line of products: an expanding & evolving bar tool product line, spirit sets, custom projects, new product lines, etc.
Work efficiently and safely with traditional wood & metal hand and shop tools
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
Since we are a small team, collaborating with and assisting other members of the crew with their tasks when needed is critical
Requirements
Wood & Metal Shop Experience - you're capable of precision 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
Able to design & fabrication custom jigs & tools to aid with production
Detail-oriented personality - 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
Part-time to start, with hours growing alongside production volume
Pay will be based on experience - the priority is to find the right person and build the role and pay rate around their skills
Get in Touch
If you think you might be the right person for this role please email a resume or written description of relevant experience, and photos of past work if available, and to: info@seaworthyseattle.com
CNC Operator / Programmer
Posted: 5/15/26
Seaworthy is looking for a CNC operator and programmer to develop and run the wood production side of our business. Currently, the product line is based around premium products for the home: specifically artisan-quality drinkware sets, cocktail-making tools and related products.
This person will raise the bar on product quality and fabrication efficiency through smarts and creativity and they’ll help to build a healthy, creative, and inspiring workplace.
It’s early in the development of the business and we’re 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.
Seaworthy’s flagship workshop & design office is located in the historic maritime district of Ballard.
Responsibilities
Generate & optimize 3D cutting paths using Fusion360
Operate CNC routers to machine hardwoods to tight tolerances (other materials as well: solid-surface, cork, metal, etc)
Machine complex 3D forms, detailed v-carve inlays, and 4th Axis parts
Develop tooling and jigs for material holding and for other needs in the shop
Perform machine maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting
Manage materials efficiently - part nesting, waste reduction, and stock tracking
Work with the broader team to flag design issues that affect machinability or yield
Work closely with the owner on production planning, scheduling, & priorities
Sanding and finishing of CNC machined parts as needed
Since we are a small team, collaborating with and assisting other members of the crew with their tasks when needed is critical
Requirements
Hands-on experience operating a CNC router - professional or serious hobbyist backgrounds both welcome
Working knowledge of at least one CAM platform for generating and editing toolpaths (Ideally Fusion360)
Woodshop skills - you’ll need to prepare stock for machining and post-process the parts when necessary
A detail-oriented personality - 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
Part-time to start, with hours growing alongside production volume
Pay will be based on experience - the priority is to find the right person and build the role and pay rate around their skills
Get in Touch
If you think you might be the right person for this role please email a resume or written description of relevant experience, and photos of past work if available, and to: info@seaworthyseattle.com
Production Craftsperson
Posted: 5/17/26
Seaworthy is looking for a talented and dedicated craftsperson with a passion for hand-making timeless artifacts. Currently, the product line is based around premium products for the home: specifically artisan-quality drinkware sets, cocktail-making tools and related products.
They’ll need to wear many hats and be happy to dive in to make things happen as we grow the company.
Seaworthy’s flagship workshop & design office is located in the historic maritime district of Ballard.
Responsibilities
Fabricate our line of products: an expanding & evolving bar tool product line, spirit sets, custom projects, new product lines, etc.
Work efficiently and safely with traditional wood & metal hand and shop tools
Monitor & maintain exceptionally high quality-control standards
Package & ship products
Since we are a small team, collaborating with and assisting other members of the crew with their tasks when needed is critical
Requirements
Wood & Metal Shop Experience - you're capable of basic woodworking & metal working
Detail-oriented personality - 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
Part-time to start, with hours growing alongside production volume
Pay will be based on experience - the priority is to find the right person and build the role and pay rate around their skills