Boat Builder Finisher

Haines Hunter New Zealand; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Haines Hunter Ltd. is offering a full-time position for Boat Builder Finishers. The role focuses on the manufacture and finishing of high-quality power boats, with training and an apprenticeship available for newcomers or school leavers.

Daily work includes assembling floors, bulkheads, tanks, and fittings, followed by finishing the boat for customer presentation. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines, joining a long-standing industry tradition spanning over 75 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in boat building is preferred but not required.
• Must have strong attention to detail and reliable work habits.
• Willingness to participate in training and apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Fitting floors and bulkheads, bonding hull and decks.
• Installing components such as fuel and water tanks, hull linings, windows, carpets, and deck hardware.
• Fitting internal accessories like shelves, seats, galley equipment, and bathroom facilities.
• Installing electrical and navigation systems and ensuring finish quality for presentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good work habits

Education

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Haines Hunter Ltd. Often has employment opportunities for both experienced and trainee-level Boat Builder Finishers.

The role involves the manufacture of high-quality power boats. Attention to detail and good work habits are essential to the processes involved.

If your experience is limited or you are a school leaver looking at a marine career, we will provide training and the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship.

This is a full-time position, 40hours, Monday to Friday with overtime when required.

Key Tasks May Include

• Fitting floors and bulkheads, bonding hull and decks.
• Fitting components such as fuel and water tanks, hull linings, windows, carpets, flooring surfaces, deck hardware, anchor equipment.
• Fitting internal accessories such as shelves, seats, galley equipment, heads / bathroom facilities.
• Fitting electrical and navigation systems.
• Finishing boat for customer presentation.

Overview

This is a great career opportunity working in a business that has been operating for over 75 years. Be part of a proud heritage building the finest of power boats.