Boat Assembler Repairer

Job Description -:

Repairing and modification of composite boats of all sizes using glass fiber, and polyethylene-based products such as polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resin systems

• Cut, shape and join timber pieces or assemble precut timber pieces to make wooden boats
• Understand and perform gel coat color matching and restoration/repairs
• Assemble prefabricated parts and sections of fiberglass, metal, or other materials to form boats and perform fiberglass repairs from either wear and tear and time or accidents.
• Repaint boats using a compressed air spraying system and perform small or bigger paint touchup repairs.
• Caulk decks and hulls
• Install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts, and other accessories
• Inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
• Mark defects and make minor adjustments and repairs.
• Record information on products inspected
• Perform repairs that are vacuumbagged and cured with heat control

Education:
Not required.

Experience: - 3 years of experience in the field is required.

Knowledge required:

Knowledge of the essential materials and processes involved in the repair and modification of composite boats of all sizes utilizing glass fiber, and polyethylene-based products such as; Polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin systems.

Skilled in cutting, grinding, sanding, laminating, and post-cure methods on composite (fiberglass) boats. Be able to perform repairs that are vacuum bagged and cured with heat control. Understand and perform Gelcoat colour matchingand restoration.

Boating experience:
Motorboats, Sailboats

Knowledge in cutting, grinding, sanding, laminating, and post-cure methods on composite (fiberglass) boats is an asset.

Woodworking, welding and overall marina knowledge are a strong asset.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal Suitability:
Reliability, Flexibility, Team player

Work site environment:
Indoors, Outdoors, At heights, Noisy, Dusty

Weight Handling:
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Type of Materials:
Fibreglass, Wood, Metal

Language:
English is required

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bath, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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