How to hire a ship joiner

How to hire a ship joiner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ship joiner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a ship joiner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ship joiner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a ship joiner, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A ship joiner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ship joiners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of ship joiners and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ship Joiner	Description	Hourly rate
   Ship Joiner	Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.	$11-25
   Framer	A framer is responsible for devising work plans and assembling the framework structure essential for constructing houses and other facilities. Moreover, they are also responsible for finding the appropriate materials needed for the project, setting the budget, managing the schedule, and consulting with the client for their preferences... Show more	$12-21
   Carpenter Foreman	A Carpenter Foreman supervises the work of a group of people engaged in carpentry, locksmith, or bricklaying work. They inspect buildings or other structures reported to be in need of repair and estimate the necessary time and materials for restoring them.	$20-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Shop Drawings
   • Plumbing
   • Hand Tools
   • Door Frames
   • Boats
   • Joiners
   • Tack
   • Inventory Control
   • Stainless Steel
   • Safety Procedures
   • RAN
   • Construction Sites
   • Leadership

   Responsibilities:

   • Certify welder GMAW, SMAW, FCAW.
   • Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
   • Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel including plate, pipe and screen.
   • Fabricate belt guard aluminum and stainless steel coupling guards, pipe supports, pipe clamps and operate an overhead crane.
   • Follow safety rules and regulations and attend bi-weekly OSHA safety meetings.
   • Assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move materials.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ship joiner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A ship joiner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ship joiners' average salary in arkansas is 56% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ship joiners earn 57% less than senior-level ship joiners.
   • Certifications. A ship joiner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a ship joiner's salary.

   Average ship joiner salary

   $35,942yearly

   $17.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ship joiner salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average ship joiner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$45,382	$22
   2	Pennsylvania	$40,209	$19
   3	Ohio	$39,837	$19
   4	District of Columbia	$39,704	$19
   5	New York	$38,698	$19
   6	California	$38,667	$19
   7	Illinois	$38,385	$18
   8	Washington	$36,302	$17
   9	Hawaii	$33,344	$16
   10	Missouri	$31,631	$15
   11	Delaware	$31,567	$15
   12	Iowa	$30,210	$15
   13	Nevada	$29,967	$14
   14	Colorado	$28,462	$14
   15	Tennessee	$27,546	$13
   16	Indiana	$27,257	$13
   17	Oregon	$27,023	$13
   18	Texas	$25,900	$12
   19	Utah	$25,848	$12
   20	Florida	$24,377	$12

   Average ship joiner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Workday	$117,033	$56.27
   2	GILLIG	$105,903	$50.91	1
   3	McChrystal Group	$87,012	$41.83	2
   4	Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation	$76,947	$36.99
   5	Sittercity	$67,707	$32.55
   6	ManTech	$64,226	$30.88
   7	Veris Consulting, Inc.	$62,885	$30.23
   8	Noblis	$62,378	$29.99	4
   9	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$61,361	$29.50
   10	Dewpoint	$55,092	$26.49
   11	Dynamic Catholic	$51,513	$24.77
   12	Epic Aircraft	$48,637	$23.38
   13	Kindred Hospital Delaware County	$48,290	$23.22
   14	Core Digital Media	$44,092	$21.20
   15	Winston Industries	$43,281	$20.81
   16	HealthTrust	$42,671	$20.51
   17	Braven	$41,820	$20.11
   18	Shipt	$41,456	$19.93
   19	Orlando Health	$41,452	$19.93
   20	FedEx	$41,399	$19.90

4. Writing a ship joiner job description

   A ship joiner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a ship joiner job description:

   Ship joiner job description example

   Core Digital Media brands empower people to improve their financial lives every day. We are one of the largest advertisers on the internet and tens of millions of people come to our sites each month. We have helped many of them save thousands of dollars off a variety of recurring expenses such as their mortgage, insurance premiums, credit card fees, etc. Our websites provide our consumers with valuable information and the ability to comparison shop service providers as they navigate some of life's biggest financial decisions.
   
   Core Digital Media is a proud member of the Rocket Companies family [“RKT” on NYSE] and works in close partnership with its sister companies Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto. These companies are all market leaders in their industries and who are obsessed with helping their clients achieve the dream of homeownership and financial freedom.
   
   Core Digital Media is committed to building and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, where all are welcomed and have the opportunity to flourish in their careers.
   
   Are you interested in joining the team here at Core Digital Media but there isn't an opportunity that matches your skill set? Well, this job posting is for you. Please apply here and submit your resume and we will tag you in our system and reach out should a position open that is a match for you. We encourage you to send over a cover letter with details on your skill set and what you are looking for in your next opportunity. In addition, answering the questions listed in this posting will help us to better streamline whether you are a fit for future roles.
   Thank you for your time and interest in Core Digital Media and we hope to talk to you in the future!
   
   Core Digital Media an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
   
   Core Digital Media is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. CDM provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ship joiner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ship joiner job on Zippia to find and attract quality ship joiner candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit ship joiners, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ship joiner

   Once you've found the ship joiner candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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