Seaworthy is looking for a First Mate.

Artisan Production Lead

Seaworthy is a small, startup studio designing and making artisan-quality bar tools and glassware sets from a variety of high quality materials: exotic and domestic hardwoods, metals, hand-blown and polished glass, leather, etc. I’m building the company from the ground up and I need a key person - a First Mate so to speak - to build it with me.

I’ve been designing and prototyping for the past 3 years and I’m finally ready to start production.

I’m looking for a Production Lead to build the product and run the shop while I focus on design and the business.

This role starts part-time, with a clear path to full-time as production scales. It's ideal for someone who loves working with their hands, holds their work to a high standard, and wants to grow into a leadership role at a company where their contribution truly matters.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage daily production of the bar tool line which is composed of a variety of materials and processes including: wood, metal, glass, leather, silicone, etc.

  • Maintain very high quality standards at every stage -d artisan-level work, every time

  • Keep the shop organized, efficient, stocked and running smoothly

  • Take initiative to solve problems and make suggestions to improve the process

  • Develop and refine production processes and tooling to continuously raise product quality and efficiency - drawing on the best combination of standard shop tools, custom-fabricated tooling, CNC routing, laser etching and cutting, and other methods as appropriate

  • Collaborate with ownership on product design when adjustments can unlock better quality, consistency, or manufacturability

  • Grow into supervising and mentoring additional shop production staff as we expand

  • Work closely with the owner on production planning, scheduling, and priorities

Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.

—Former Customer