Build your career. Build Aspen Power Catamarans.
Our Core Values
- Family – We treat our team members, customers and guests with respect, care, and kindness, they become part of the family.
- Teamwork -We work together as a team to generate extraordinary results.
- Innovation – We are curious and creative, constantly engineering innovative improvements.
- Excellence – We strive to be the best at who we are and at what we do.
- Adventure – We’re building a company that enables our employees to live a full and adventurous life.
Our Facilities
Aspen Power Catamarans builds inboard and outboard cruisers and yachts in four buildings at the Port of Skagit Airport Business Park just 5 minutes off I-5 in Burlington, WA, USA. The modern, climate-controlled facilities create a safe and efficient workplace where our talented team of craftsmen are focused on efficiently building high quality recreational vessels.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Aspen team members receive fiercely competitive wages coupled with a great work environment and generous benefits including:
- Health Insurance to care for you and your family
- Dental/Vision Insurance options
- 401(k) Retirement with company matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) based on experience and years at Aspen
- Seven (7) Paid Holidays
- Tool Buying Program to ease the financial burden of purchasing your tools of the trade
- Bonus Programs to reward employees for contributions to our financial success
- Education Assistance for full-time employees who want to enrich their professional value
- Performance bonuses based on attainment of company goals
Next Generation of Boat Builders
Aspen is partnering with local and regional organizations to create awareness about careers in the marine industry, as well as inspire talented individuals to explore these careers through a variety of immersive activities. We are always looking for innovative and engaging ways to promote boat building as a career and to attract career-minded talent.
Apprenticeships
Aspen has an active relationship with the Skagit Valley College Marine Tech Institute in Anacortes. Students enrolled in the 1-year certification program, or 2-year degree program, may apply for the Aspen SVC Apprentice Program. Students support their education and financial obligations by working part-time at Aspen in the morning while attending classes in the afternoon. Aspen Apprentices are selected based on their individual talent, as well as their career goals. Aspen Apprentices have the opportunity to work additional hours during school breaks and may be promoted to full-time employment upon graduation from their course of study.
Current SVC Marine Tech students may speak to their instructor about the program. All Aspen candidates may inquire about their eligibility to participate in the program.
Seeking Career-minded Craftsmen
We are on the hunt for seasoned professionals with boat-building skills. Our best employees thrive in a team environment and take pride in their work. They’re fast learners and value a job done well, the first time.
Are you considering a career change?
We also hire selected individuals with specialized talents, limited experience and unlimited potential. Some of our talented craftsmen came from industries such as construction, electronics repair, truck repair, automotive painting, RV Service, manufacturing, and farming.
Current Openings
To apply for a current career opening, download and complete our employment application form. Attach the completed form along with your current resume in an email to jobs@aspencats.com.
The cabinet maker is responsible for detail sanding of fine take cabinetry for 28 – 40 foot yachts. Candidate must be able to use a table saw, hop saw, small hand tools for wood working. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in different positions, though most of the work is on a bench. This can be an entry-level position in a fine marine cabinet shop that typically works up to a Senior Cabinet builder over 2 – 3 years.
Our most successful team members are professional craftsmen who take pride in their work and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Retirement plan with company matching, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Performance bonuses.
Aspen is a smoke-free, drug free workplace.
Pay range: $20 – $30 per hour, depending on experience.
40 hours in 4 1/2 days with Friday afternoons off.
Primary purpose of this role is to install and finish boat interior teak and vinyl over marine plywood components. Activities include planning, patterning, building, assembling, adjusting and inspecting. You will also be expected to safely and productively install, sand, finish, repair, buff/polish and apply specialty finish with spray guns (similar to auto body spray guns). All work must comply with stringent Aspen quality standards.
Requirements
Experience with professional-grade woodworking tools including table saw, miter saw, joiner, planer, router, drill press, sander (hand, orbital, belt, etc.). Experience with spray gun application is preferred. Reliable team play with the ability to arrive at work on time every day. Positive attitude and self-motivation to contribute through collaborative hard work. Eager to learn with a keen attention to detail. Ability to follow written procedures and spoken directions.
The ideal candidate will have a mix of woodworking and vinyl installation skills, familiarity with spray gun application as well as a mindset for how to build things.
Competitive compensation depends on experience (DOE)
Pay: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour
We are currently looking for a career minded individual to fill a senior mechanic position in our service department. The ideal candidate is able to perform tasks such as oil changes, battery replacements, electronic installs and more. They love to find the problem and solve it once. They are able to communicate with owners honestly and track hours for accurate invoicing.
Preferred applicants are problem solvers who have experience with a wide range of tools.
Experience:
Must have 2 – 8 years proven experience in marine service highly desired, RV or automotive could apply
Experience with 12V wiring, 120V wiring and marine electrical and plumbing
Experience in oil changes, gear box oil changes, bilge pump replacement and shaft alignments
Familiar with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise
Must have competent, organized hand tools for above
Must follow all safety standards and procedures
Experience in outboard engines desirable
Marine electronics installations desirable
There is a $3,000 signing bonus for this position.
Pay range : $22 – $37 (Depending on experience)
40 hours in 4 1/2 days with Friday afternoons off.
Work location: 75% at factory, 25% at local marinas
Benefits
Medical insurance (75% employer paid, 20% dependent employer paid), Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Retirement plan with company matching, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Performance and Holiday Bonuses, FUN company events.
Aspen is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
