Are you passionate about building high-quality boats and working with your hands? Join our dynamic team of marine craftsmen where tradition meets innovation. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Boat Builder/ Repairer and an experienced Rigger to help construct and maintain vessels with precision and pride. Job may entail travel within Southeast Queensland.
- Build, assemble, and finish boat hulls and components (wood, fiberglass, or aluminum depending on project)
- Interpret technical drawings and plans when necessary
- Install structural, mechanical, and interior components
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Perform repairs and modifications as needed
- Install and service winches, furling systems, deck hardware and lifelines.
- 2+ years of experience in boat building, carpentry, or related trades
- Knowledge of marine construction materials and methods
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Team player with a strong work ethic and good communication skills
- Physical ability to perform manual labour
- Ability to work in confined spaces and in outdoor environments
- Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness and craftmanship
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Install, inspect and maintain standing and running rigging (wire, rod, synthetic)
- Fit and tune rigging to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Step and unstep masts, booms and spars
- Install and service winches, furling systems, deck hardware and lifelines
- Fabricate custom rigging components (eg, swaging, splicing and rope work)
- Interpret rigging diagrams, load charts and deck layouts
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Perform repairs to mast and modifications as needed
- Collaborate with boatbuilders, sailmakers and marine engineers
Rigger Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in marine rigging (sailing or commercial vessels)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Team player with a robust work ethic and good communication skills
- Physical ability to perform manual labour
- Knowledge of rigging tool, materials and tensioning systems
- Familiarity with various types of cordage, wire, terminals and fittings
- Ability to work in confined spaces and in outdoor environments
- Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness and craftmanship
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Send your resume and cover letter to John Lyons
About Company
Based at the Boatworks, Coomera, Gold Coast QLD
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📌 Boat Builder Repairer & Rigger
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