Marine Rigger

Portland-Yacht-Services-Inc-1; Portland (ME); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and professional development

Zusammenfassung

Portland Yacht Services is seeking a Marine Rigger to join our Rig Shop. Our team specializes in inspection, service, repair, installation, and maintenance of sailboat rigging, spars, and related equipment.

This full-time, year‑round position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of sailboats and projects. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on rigging experience and a commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship.

Qualifikationen

• Previous professional marine rigging experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with sailboats, line splicing, standing rigging, mast work, or marine hardware is a plus.
• Willingness to learn the marine rigging trade and work at heights.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Rigging experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Portland Yacht Services is 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.

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

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.