Experienced Marine Engineers / Fitter & Turners – Luxury Vessel Refit & Repair
Proyacht | The Boat Works, Coomera, Gold Coast QLD
Full-time | 38–45+ hours per week | Half-day Fridays
Excellent remuneration for the right person — salary/rate negotiable based on experience
About Proyacht
Proyacht is an established and respected name in the Gold Coast marine industry, operating from The Boat Works, Coomera since 2006.
We specialise in high-quality marine refit, repair and maintenance work on luxury vessels. Our reputation has been built on superb workmanship, reliability, technical skill and word-of-mouth recommendations.
We are now entering an exciting growth phase, with continued investment in our workshop, technology and capability, including a CNC lathe, milling machine and 3D printing capability. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced tradesperson who wants to be part of a professional business that is moving forward.
The Role
We are seeking experienced Marine Engineers / Fitter and Turners to join our highly skilled marine refit and repair team.
This is not repetitive production work. You will be working on high-quality luxury boats across varied engineering, mechanical, driveline, hydraulic, plumbing and machine shop tasks. No two days are the same, and the role requires a tradesperson who can think, diagnose, solve problems and produce excellent work under real-world marine industry conditions.
You will work in a fully equipped workshop and machine shop environment, while also carrying out vessel-based work across refit, repair, installation and maintenance projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your work may include:
- Marine engineering, servicing and installations
- Driveline inspection, repair, alignment and associated work
- Fitting, turning, machining and fabrication tasks
- Hydraulic systems, stabilisers and lifting equipment
- DC electrical and marine plumbing work within your skill set
- Diagnosing faults and developing practical repair solutions
- Working from drawings, measurements and technical information
- Supporting refit and maintenance projects on luxury vessels
- Maintaining a clean, professional and safe work environment
- Working to deadlines without compromising workmanship
What We Are Looking For
This role is suited to a serious tradesperson with high standards.
The successful applicant will have:
- A recognised trade qualification as a fitter and turner, marine engineer, diesel fitter, mechanical fitter or similar
- Strong hands-on experience in marine engineering, mechanical fitting or related trades
- Sound knowledge of marine systems, driveline arrangements and vessel repairs
- Practical machining experience, ideally including lathe and milling work
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability
- A professional approach to workmanship, safety and client expectations
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisation, initiative and attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Their own professional trade tools
Experience with CNC machining, milling, 3D printing, hydraulics, stabilisers, vessel systems or luxury marine refit work will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
For the right person, Proyacht offers:
- Excellent remuneration based on skill, experience and value brought to the business
- Stable full-time work in a respected marine company
- 38–45+ hours per week
- Half-day Fridays
- Varied, interesting and technically challenging work
- A strong pipeline of luxury vessel refit and repair projects
- A close-knit, experienced and supportive team
- A professional workshop environment with investment in modern equipment
- The opportunity to grow with a business that is actively expanding its capability
We are a generous employer and are prepared to pay well for a capable, reliable and highly skilled person.
Important Requirement
Applicants must already be here in Australia, able to work and attend an in-person interview, with a Skills in Demand Visa (482) sponsorship potentially available for the right applicants.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, including references, to: [email protected]
Pay: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
