Job Description

Oven Builder Apprentice (Full-Time)

Maine Oven Craft - Skowhegan, ME

Maine Oven Craft builds wood-fired ovens for people who care about food, fire, and craft. We're a small, skilled shop, and we hire carefully.

We're looking for a

full-time Oven Builder Apprentice

with a real

passion for making things

and an interest in learning a hands-on trade the right way. This is not a helper role. It's a working position with responsibility from the start.

About the Work

This is physical, hands-on work. Some days are satisfying and visible. Others are repetitive, dirty, and tiring. All of it matters.

When we hire and train someone, it's a real investment. We're looking for someone whose interest in this work goes beyond the job title and into a genuine desire to learn, contribute, and improve.

Responsibilities

Masonry assembly, preparation, and layout Accurate measuring and daily use of basic math Use of hand and power tools Welding, grinding, and metal forming (training provided) Carpentry work for crates and templates Packing finished ovens and preparing shipments General shop and fabrication work
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for hands-on work and learning by doing Brings good hand skills, practical common sense, and attention to detail Is curious, observant, and willing to ask good questions Shows up on time and works steadily throughout the day Works well as part of a small team where effort is visible Understands that time and energy matter in a real business
We're specifically looking for someone who is

currently employed

and accustomed to showing up consistently and contributing fully.

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site position Small, close-working, skilled team Physically demanding shop environment

Shop dog / workplace dog present

No tolerance for drama, poor habits, or unreliable behavior
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Full-time availability Perfect driving record Ability to lift, carry, and work on your feet Smoke free campus

Application Instructions (Required)

To be considered, please submit:

A resume

Brief written responses to the questions below

Applications that skip this step will not be reviewed.

Commitment & Effort

Describe a time you stayed with physically or mentally demanding work longer than most people would have. What kept you engaged?

Learning & Improvement

Tell us about a skill you learned on the job that didn't come easily at first. How did you improve?

Time & Team Awareness

Share an example of how your awareness of time, efficiency, or shared effort helped a team or project succeed.

To Apply

Email your resume and responses to:

scott@maineovencraft.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health savings account Paid time off
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

hands-on: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person