Boat Builder
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Invercargill, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Fabricate and assemble aluminium boats in an Invercargill workshop. The role combines aluminium MIG welding, marine fitting and production work from engineering drawings. Accuracy matters from measuring and cutting through welding and the finished component, with teamwork supporting production targets.
Employer-supported sponsorship may be available for candidates meeting the required experience, skills and eligibility criteria.
An English CV should explain your aluminium welding and boat-building experience and the processes you use. prepare an aluminium boat fabrication and MIG welding CV with examples of drawing interpretation, inspection and safe workshop practice. Connect your practical skills to verifiable employment assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and MIG weld aluminium and other metals as required.
- Build, fit and assemble boats and fabricated components, measuring, cutting and positioning materials accurately.
- Operate saws, shears, cranes, benders and related machines and engineering hand and power tools including drills, grinders, squares and levels.
- Inspect welds and fabricated parts for accuracy, finish and consistent quality.
- Follow workshop health and safety procedures and keep equipment and areas tidy.
- Coordinate with supervisors and colleagues on production targets, suggest improved methods and complete timesheets, material requests and job records.
- Report material, equipment and production problems to the supervisor.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven professional welding, fabrication or boat-building experience, with strong practical aluminium welding and high-standard MIG capability.
- Experience across metals and welding processes and accurate engineering drawing interpretation.
- Working knowledge of machinery and workshop equipment and experience with engineering hand and power tools.
- Understanding of safe workshop practice and occupational health and safety, with close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Consistent high-quality workmanship, good problem-solving and practical fabrication skills.
- Works well independently and within a team, reliable and safety-conscious and committed to production standards; willing to evidence relevant skills and employment.
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