Composite Boat Builder and Technician
Job Description
Are you passionate about composites and have a knack for precision craftsmanship?
Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment which enables world leading performance?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team (AM and PM shifts available).
About Southern Spars
Southern Spars is a global leader in high-performance and luxury yachting technology, crafting rigs for America’s Cup winners and superyachts. But we go beyond sailing—our expertise drives innovation in aerospace, aviation, and high-performance sports, including New Zealand’s record-breaking cycling wheels.
With a world-class facility and expert team, we’re pushing boundaries and seeking a passionate individual to help shape the future of marine, aerospace, and elite sports engineering.
About your role
You will be part of our team who are an integral part of the business. The role offers diversity in your work and an opportunity to think outside the box, we're looking for someone who has the drive to grow with our business.
What you will be doing
Constructing, fitting out, and repairing composite parts and structures.
Collaborating with designers and team members regarding drawings and components.
Studying plans and specifications and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication.
Assembling and installing components.
Conducting pre-launch tests and supervising launching procedures.
Building and installing structures using materials such as carbon fibre, diverse core applications, wet laminating and vacuum bagging.
Driving safety and efficiency in all tasks.
Contributing to new ideas and to the team.
What’s in it for you
Flexible working times including PM shift.
Competitive wage.
Fully equipped gym onsite.
Subsidised health insurance and health checks.
Life insurance.
On-site café with free barista coffee and fruit.
Birthday off on full pay.
Great team culture with an active social club.
What you'll bring
Trade Certificate or other suitable qualification or 5+ years’ experience.
Understanding of working drawings.
Team player.
Ability to follow processes and approach your work in a methodical way.
Outcomes focused.
Ability to work largely unsupervised.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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