Marine Rigger Job at Portland Yacht Services, Portland, ME

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  • Portland Yacht Services
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

We are seeking a Marine Rigger to join our Rig Shop. Our Rig Shop specializes in the inspection, service, repair, installation, and maintenance of sailboat rigging, spars, and related equipment.

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

This position is full-time, year round and offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of sailboats and projects, from seasonal stepping and unstepping to rigging repairs, upgrades, and custom work.

Responsibilities

  • Step and unstep masts
  • Inspect standing and running rigging
  • Replace and service standing rigging
  • Fabricate and replace running rigging
  • Splice line and prepare custom running rigging
  • Install and service furling systems
  • Service winches, blocks, travelers, and related sailing hardware
  • Assist with mast, boom, and spar projects
  • Install and replace rigging and deck hardware
  • Tune sailboat rigs
  • Perform seasonal commissioning and decommissioning of rigging
  • Work aloft when required
  • Maintain rigging tools, equipment, and work areas
  • Accurately document work performed and materials used
  • Follow established safety procedures

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Work in a dynamic and growing outdoor recreation industry

If you have professional rigging experience or are interested in developing a career in this specialized marine trade, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

  • Previous professional marine rigging experience is preferred, but we will consider candidates with sailing, boatyard, construction, fabrication, or other relevant hands-on experience who are interested in learning the marine rigging trade.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Comfort working with hand and power tools
  • Ability and willingness to work at heights
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Dependability and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship
  • Experience with sailboats, line splicing, standing rigging, mast work, or marine hardware is a plus.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Seasonal work

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