At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to work on fibreglass laminating, moulding, and assembly of luxury catamarans.
- Company: Lightwave Group, a family-owned business with 30 years of experience in luxury boat construction.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, long service leave, and a great work-life balance with day shifts.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and training in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team in a brand new facility and develop your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in boat building or similar fields is preferred; reliability and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Lightwave Group is a family-owned company of 30 years specialising in the construction of Luxury Catamarans & composite parts. Located in Yatala, we have constructed a purpose-built manufacturing facility offering a safe & productive working environment.
About the Role:
We are seeking motivated, hard-working and reliable fibreglass laminators & composite technicians to join our talented team. Day to day you'll be working across our production floor on a mix of laminating, moulding, gelcoat application, finishing, and assembly. Depending on your strengths, you may also take on gelcoat detailing and repair work (sanding, fairing, colour matching) or get involved in tooling development — building plugs, moulds, and jigs for new and existing products.
Tasks:
- Fibreglass laminating, construction and assembly
- Gelcoat spraying, repair, sanding, and fairing
- Mould making or plug building
About you:
You may be a boat builder, shipwright, coach or caravan builder, composite fibreglass technician, factory worker or production worker. Experience in boat building is preferred, however, applicants with similar experience (construction / manufacturing / production) are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants MUST have their own transport, be reliable, willing to learn and have great attention to detail.
What's in it for You:
- Long-term stability in a well-established, family-owned business
- Fulltime position with attractive hourly rates + super, long service leave, public holiday pay, sick pay & four weeks annual leave
- Day shifts only ensuring consistent work-life balance
- Finish early at lunchtime on Fridays!
- Varied and engaging work, with opportunities to learn across multiple areas of the business
- Growth and development supported through ongoing training and upskilling
- Innovative environment with strong investment in technology, systems, and people
- Brand new purpose-built facility, a safe, well-appointed modern working environment
Factory Hand employer: Lightwave Yachts
Lightwave Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. Located in Yatala, our purpose-built facility provides a safe and modern environment where you can thrive while working on exciting projects in luxury catamaran construction. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training, we are committed to fostering your development and ensuring a rewarding career with us.
