Fibreglass Laminator – Build Quality Boats (Full-Time)

Hooker Boats NQ Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Hands-on role

Cairns location

Established boat-building team

Quality boat production

Job summary

Hooker Boats in Cairns, QLD is seeking an experienced Fibreglass Laminator to join our manufacturing team. You’ll work on fibreglass, resins and composites to produce high-quality boats built for the water.

We’re looking for hands-on people who can hit the ground running, using a gelcoat spray gun and a fibreglass chopper gun to deliver solid finishes. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to contribute to building seriously good boats in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a fibreglass laminator, preferably in boat building or composites.
• Proficient with gelcoat spray guns and fibreglass chopper guns.
• Knowledge of resin systems and composite manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety conscious and fit for a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Fibreglass laminating and composite boat building.
• Apply gelcoat using a gelcoat spray gun.
• Operate a fibreglass chopper gun applicator.
• Prepare moulds and surfaces for production.
• Cut, fit and apply fibreglass materials.
• Mix and work with resins and composites.
• Ensure laminates meet quality and strength standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Work to production schedules as part of a team.

Skills

Fibreglass laminator

Gelcoat spray gun

Fibreglass chopper gun

Resin systems

Composite manufacturing

Safety conscious

Tools

Gelcoat spray gun

Fibreglass chopper gun

Job description

Hooker Boats in Cairns, QLD is seeking an experienced Fibreglass Laminator to join our manufacturing team. You’ll work on fibreglass, resins and composites to produce high-quality boats built for the water.

We’re looking for hands-on people who can hit the ground running, using a gelcoat spray gun and a fibreglass chopper gun to deliver solid finishes. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to contribute to building seriously good boats in a supportive team.