Boat Builder - Lamination and Composite Technician

Boat Builder - Lamination and Composite Technician
(Riviera Australia)

Employment Status
Permanent Full-time

Salary
$70,000 - $85,000 per annum + super
(Depending on experience)

About Us

Our people actively participate in building our luxury motor yachts! We are Australia's most awarded luxury motor yacht manufacturer. Located in Coomera (Gold Coast, Queensland), in the largest marine vessel facility in the Southern Hemisphere, our customers span the globe. We are delivering exciting new models and fresh innovation in design, performance and quality, leading the way in the boat manufacturing industry.

About the Role

Riviera Australia are on the lookout for a hard-working and loyal person, to join our talented team, as a Boat Builder - Lamination & Composite Technician. The successful candidate will possess high attention to detail, a strong commitment to safety, and a passion for continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Extensive experience in the Lamination Industry using traditional lamination processes
• Understanding of and experience in Resin Infusion processes and implementing advanced composite technologies
• Extensive experience in operating a Gelcoater and/or Chopper Gun
• Extensive experience in gelcoat repairs, sanding, buffing and polishing
• Experience in all aspects of detailing and buffing
• Excellent hand tool skills and machinery experience
• Demonstrated ability to work to strict deadlines and meet targets
• Flexibility to move within lamination areas and multitask where required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well within a team environment
• Strong eye for detail with a focus on accuracy and quality first time
• Self motivated, with a positive attitude, and pride in workmanship
• Applicants with a current HRLW (class LF) will be highly regarded.

Lamination: Open Moulding

• Read and interpreting drawings
• Prepare moulds, including applying release agents.
• Gelcoat taping and assembling additional parts and preparing moulds
• Laminate fiberglass components to a lamination schedule (flybridges, hardtops, hulls, decks and small parts)
• Perform in-line inspections to minimise quality issues, gel coat imperfections, and air voids
• Install structural materials such as wood, aluminum flat bar, foam and core mat,
• Handle hazardous chemicals such as catalyst, resin, gel coat and structural adhesives and maintaining the shed in a clean and tidy manner, including organizing tools and materials in order to avoid any safety issues.

Lamination: Closed Moulding

• Read and interpret drawings
• Mould care, prep, upkeep and repair activities
• Inspect, clean and assemble moulds
• Laminate fiberglass components to a lamination schedule (flybridges, hardtops, and small parts)
• Pack pre-cut digital kitted composite fabrics into moulds
• Install vacuums and feed lines, and apply vacuum bags for the infusion process
• De-mould parts
• Perform in-line inspections to minimise quality issues, gel coat imperfections, and air voids.

Please include a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability to the selection criteria to accompany your resume with your application.

No agencies, thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• Marine lamination: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person