Shipwright

Description:

Dongara Marine has a unique opportunity for a qualified Shipwright to take up an exciting number of tasks required to build new vessels, with a number of contracts, including two new cray boats, numerous smaller boats between 6m to 12m, a research vessel and 3 pilot boats well into 2024. We have recently relocated to newly established sheds situated at the Geraldton Fisherman’s Wharf

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shipwright/Carpenter/Cabinet Maker to join our team. You will be responsible for fit outs of accommodation and wheelhouse areas of a vessel. You will have prior experience in glazing, interior and exterior fit out. Preparing of ship parts which involves erection, alignment and securing of ship sections

Tasks: Your key tasks will consist of but not limited to:

Marine industry experience,

Reading drawings and specifications to ascertain materials required, ordering these materials and preparing layouts

Cutting, nailing, shaping and assembling materials

Use of CNC Router to cut materials from templates

Repair existing fittings

Work with plastic laminates, Perspex and metals

Ensuring that lifting, standing and launching works are completed safely and in line with expected time constraints.

All aspects of shipwright repairs and constructions

Ability to liaise with all levels of an organisation and awareness of WHS&E standards.

Assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections

May make hull molds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminum, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre and fibreglass

Requirements

Unrestricted Australian Working Rights

Minimum Of 5 Years’ Experience As a Carpenter/Cabinet Maker

Required relevant tools

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Current driver’s license

Why join us?

Is this the sea change you have been looking for? Situated only 4 hours north of Perth, in our newly located sheds on the Geraldton Fisherman’s Wharf

This is not a FIFO position; however, we will provide Relocation Assistance along with the below to the right candidate!

Competitive pay - you'll be recognised for your skills and experience with a salary package that matches

Annual salary between $70,000 and $80,000

Job security - join a well-established and innovative Boat Builder with ongoing contracts.

Work/Life balance – we want our people to be at their best and promote a happy work/life balance to ensure this