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.

Key duties
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 secure 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
Salary from $80,000 plus superannuation
Staff discounts

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Perks:
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Surfboard Shaper Tweed Heads (Australia)
🏢 3rd Rail Distribution
📍 Australia