Shpwrights/Boat Builder

O'neill Shipwrights is looking for a professional Boat Builder to join our team. We are looking for a self- motivated, English speaking, articulate person to fill the role of Boat Builder within our company. Your duties will include: • studying plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections • marking reference points and lines on dry docks and slipways • checking position and functioning of slipway apparatus • assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections of ship • erecting and preparing launching platforms, conducting pre-launch tests and supervising launching procedures • installing masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment • building and installing structures such as cabins, machine mountings, propeller supports and rudders • determining repair requirements and procedures • may make hull moulds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass The successful applicant will need: • Certificate III in Boating Services • More than 2 year's experience in a similar role • Hand and power tool experience • Experience with surface finishes, sanding and polishing, detailing • The ability to understand basic drawings • An eye for detail and a high level of precision Preference will be given to applicants with experience working on a number of projects simultaneously, showing a commitment to ongoing education and self-improvement. Being multi-lingual is an advantage.