Structural Fitter | Makkum

• A technical education at MBO level;
• Work experience within, for example, shipbuilding, yacht building, installation technology, or metalworking, or the motivation to learn the trade;
• Experience reading technical drawings and diagrams;
• An eye for quality and an accurate way of working;
• A practical attitude and the motivation to complete projects together with colleagues.

• A salary between € 2,900 and € 4,000 gross per month (full-time), depending on your experience and knowledge level;
• A full-time job of 40 hours per week within a historic family business;
• 40 days off per year (27 vacation days + 13 ATV);
• Net travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometer;
• Many opportunities to further develop yourself with training and courses;
• Varied work with a lot of freedom and responsibility;
• A committed team with colleagues who help each other and pull together.

Every superyacht is custom-made. That means no project is the same and your work is different every time. What you make is reflected in the final result.

At De Vries Scheepsbouw Makkum, the pearl of the Frisian economy, we build exceptional Feadships: world-class yachts, fully customized to the client's wishes and finished to perfection. From our modern shipyard on the IJsselmeer, we proudly work on projects up to 120 meters. Every detail counts, and everyone's craftsmanship contributes to the final result. Together, we realize yachts that garner admiration worldwide. That is your contribution to the construction of a Feadship.

As a Structural Fitter, you will manufacture and assemble various structures and technical components aboard superyachts. You will work from technical drawings and diagrams and ensure that components are accurately built, adjusted, and placed. Your duties include:

• Manufacturing and installing foundations, drip trays, equipment, and pumps;
• Installing floors, decks, and structures in technical spaces;
• Assembling exhaust systems for engines and generators;
• Performing welding work on piping, frames, floors, and structural parts;
• Collaborating with fitters, pipefitters, and other colleagues within the Assembly department;
• Working from technical drawings and diagrams to construct structures accurately.

No two days are the same. Because every yacht is custom-made, you will continuously work on new solutions and various technical challenges.

Working on superyachts means working on projects you don't encounter everywhere. That is why we invest not only in projects, but also in the people working on them.

• A salary between € 2,900 and € 4,000 gross per month (full-time), depending on your experience and knowledge level;
• A full-time job of 40 hours per week within a historic family business;
• 40 days off per year (27 vacation days + 13 ATV);
• Net travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometer;
• Many opportunities to further develop yourself with training and courses;
• Varied work with a lot of freedom and responsibility;
• A committed team with colleagues who help each other and pull together.

Every superyacht is custom-made. That means no project is the same and your work is different every time. What you make is reflected in the final result.

For this position, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with technology and gets energy from building, making, and assembling. You have:

Have you just completed your education or are you looking for a work-study program? Even then, we would love to get in touch with you.

Working on superyachts means working on projects you don't encounter everywhere. That is why we invest not only in projects, but also in the people working on them.