Boat Builder - Lamination and Composite Technician Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description 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 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 workplace





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.

The successful candidate will also have existing experience in:

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.

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

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📌 Boat Builder - Lamination and Composite Technician (Gold Coast)
🏢 Riviera Australia
📍 Gold Coast