About us
Merino Boatworks is seeking skilled composites workers to join our team in Cairns, North Queensland. We manufacture high end, fiberglass performance center consoles that utilizes modern design and manufacturing approaches to create bespoke, custom boats focusing on structural build quality, performance and finish.
We are expanding and looking for reliable skilled workers to join our team. This is a full time job, must have transport and accommodation locally.
Qualifications & experience
Plug and mold fabrication
* Laminating, gel coating and chopper gun use.
* Resin Vacuum Infusion
* Surfacing & Finishing Work
* Experience in Marine Maintenance Sector
* Qualified Composites Technicians
* Qualified Shipwrights & trades people
* Sound understanding of composite manufacturing processes preferred.
* Must be well presented, diligent and willing to learn.
* Must pass national police check
Tasks & responsibilities
* Open mold fiberglass hand layup
* Dry lamination for vacuum infusion
* Sanding and finishing of fiberglass components including trimming.
* Gelcoat, flocoat and 2k spray application.
* Rigging and fitout of new boat builds
* Plug & tool manufacturing
* Gelcoat repairs, rebuilds and electronics fit-out.
Benefits
* Flexible hours and family friendly work environment for the right candidate.
* Training and long term career planning for the right candidate
* Learn to build world class, performance fishing boats from start to finish.