Surfboard Empire/3rd Rail Distribution is one of Australia’s leading surfboard manufacturers and retailers, with multiple stores and a busy online business. We’re looking for an experienced Surfboard Shaper to join our production team on a full-time, ongoing basis.

About the role

You’ll shape high-performance and custom surfboards from blank to finished shape, working closely with our glassing, finishing and retail teams to deliver boards that meet our quality standards and customers’ specifications.

Shape surfboards by hand and finish machine-cut (CNC) blanks to specification, including outline, rocker, foil, rails, bottom contours and concaves

Interpret custom orders and design specifications from customers, retail staff and team riders

Create and modify board designs and files using shaping software (e.g. Shape3d, AKU Shaper or similar)

Select and prepare PU and EPS blanks, set stringers and check blank quality before shaping

Make and maintain templates, shaping tools, planers and sanders

Lay out fin box and plug positions and coordinate with glassers and sanders on finishing

Inspect boards at each stage of production and fix defects before glassing

Advise customers and staff on board design,



volume and performance

Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including dust control and the protected use of power tools and chemicals

Keep accurate production records and help with stock planning for shaped boards

Skills and experience required

Minimum 3 years’ full-time experience as a surfboard shaper in a commercial production or custom shaping environment

AQF Certificate III or IV in a relevant trade, or equivalent trade-level skills gained through experience

Advanced hand-shaping skills, including rails, rocker, foil and bottom contours, across shortboards, mid-lengths and longboards

Experience finishing CNC-cut blanks and using surfboard design software

Strong knowledge of surfboard design and how design changes affect performance

Working knowledge of PU/PE and EPS/epoxy construction

High attention to detail and consistent quality standards

Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines

Understanding of WHS practices in a workshop environment

What we offer

Ongoing full-time role, 38 hours per week

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