Boat Assembler Repairer

ONLY APPLY IF YOU SPEAK INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AND HAVE A VALID PASSPORT. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF AT LEAST 3 YEARS AS A BOAT ASSEMBLER REPAIRER

Salary: $25.00 per hour approximately, 40 Hours per week.

Job Description

• Cut, shape and join timber pieces or assemble pre-cut timber pieces to make wooden boats
• Assemble prefabricated parts and sections of fiberglass, metal or other materials to form boats
• Caulk decks and hulls
• Install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts and other accessories
• Repair boats
• Inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
• Mark defects to be repaired
• Make minor adjustments and repairs
• Record information on products inspected
• Repair and modification of composite boats of all sizes using glass fiber, and polyethylene-based products such as polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resin systems
• Perform repairs that are vacuum-bagged and cured with heat control
• Understand and perform gel coat color matching and restoration

Requirements

• Education: Not required.
• Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience in the field is required.
• Knowledge required: Knowledge of the essential materials and processes involved in the repair and modification of composite boats of all sizes utilizing glass fiber, and polyethylene-based products such as; Polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin systems. Skilled in cutting, grinding, sanding, laminating, and post-cure methods on composite (fiberglass) boats. Be able to perform repairs that are vacuum bagged and cured with heat control. Understand and perform Gelcoat colour matching and restoration.
• Boating experience: Motorboats, Sailboats
• Knowledge in cutting, grinding, sanding, laminating, and post-cure methods on composite (fiberglass) boats is an asset.
• Woodworking, welding and overall marina knowledge are a strong asset.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Personal Suitability: Reliability, Flexibility, Team player
• Work site environment: Indoors, Outdoors, At heights, Noisy, Dusty
• Weight Handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Type of Materials: Fiberglass, Wood, Metal
• Language: English is required

Benefits

Health care plan, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, Learning/training paid by employer, Group insurance benefits, Bonus. Help to find accommodation will be provided at a cost. Uniforms and tools provided Airfare tickets will be provided for the right candidates