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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Boat assemblers

• Cut, shape and join timber pieces or assemble pre-cut timber pieces to make a wooden boat using hand and power tools
• Assemble prefabricated parts and sections of fibreglass, metal or other material to form complete boat
• Caulk decks and hulls using caulking gun
• Install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts and other accessories using hand tools
• May repair boats.

Boat inspectors

• Inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
• Mark defects to be repaired
• Make minor adjustments and repairs
• Record information on products inspected.

• Some secondary school education may be required.
• Completion of college or other courses in boat building may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience as a helper or labourer in the same company may be required for boat assemblers.
• Experience as a boat assembler may be required for boat inspectors.

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

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