Marine Rigger

The Hinckley Company; Southwest Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hinckley Company in Southwest Harbor, ME is seeking a skilled Marine Rigger to install, repair, inspect, and maintain yacht rigging systems and related equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with standing and running rigging, mast systems, deck hardware, and marine equipment, with a strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety and quality.

You will join a team dedicated to precision craftsmanship and high standards, collaborating with technicians and other departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Three to five years of marine rigging experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to lift and work at heights and comply with safety procedures.
• Background check required prior to employment.
• Experience reading technical drawings and rigging specifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and inspect standing and running rigging systems.
• Step and unstep masts using proper rigging techniques and crane procedures.
• Install and service masts, booms, winches, windlasses, antennas, and deck hardware.
• Install marine hardware such as hooks, swivels, shackles, and rigging components.
• Fabricate and splice wire rope and synthetic line for halyards and other lines.
• Bend and remove sails as required.
• Inspect rigging systems and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Follow safety procedures when working aloft and during crane operations.
• Collaborate with technicians to complete projects on schedule and to Hinckley’s quality standards.
• Follow established instructions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging

Mast handling

Splicing

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Since 1928, Hinckley Yachts has continued to push boundaries of what’s possible on the water. Our heritage is built on bold ideas, uncompromising craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, principles that guide every yacht we design and every customer experience we deliver. Joining our team means stepping into an environment where precision, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated. Here, your work doesn't just support a legacy, it helps shape the future of yachting.

Job Summary

As a Marine Rigger, you’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for installing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining yacht rigging systems and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with standing and running rigging, mast systems, deck hardware, and marine equipment. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality craftsmanship, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Rigging Installation & Repair: Fabricate, install, and repair standing and running rigging systems.
• Mast Handling: Step and unstep masts using proper rigging techniques and crane procedures.
• Marine Equipment: Install and service masts, booms, winches, windlasses, antennas, deck hardware, and associated rigging components.
• Hardware Installation: Install marine hardware, including hooks, swivels, shackles, and related equipment.
• Rope & Wire Fabrication: Fabricate and splice wire rope and synthetic line to produce halyards, reef lines, outhaul assemblies, lazy jacks, lifelines, and other custom rigging.
• Sail Handling: Bend and remove sails as required.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Inspect rigging systems, evaluate their condition, and recommend repairs or replacements when necessary.
• Safety Compliance: Work safely at heights and assist with crane operations while following established safety procedures and hand or verbal communication protocols.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with technicians and other departments to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet Hinckley’s quality standards.
• Quality: Perform all work to Hinckley quality standards.
• Other: Follow established instructions and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with standing and running rigging systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Proficiency in wire and rope splicing techniques.
• Experience stepping and unstepping masts and working aloft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and rigging specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of marine hardware, rigging components, and safe equipment-handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team while maintaining Hinckley’s standards for quality and craftsmanship.

What Hinckley Can Offer

Our culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and pride in craftsmanship. Here, your work doesn’t just make an impact; it becomes part of a tradition that defines performance and luxury.

Hinckley offers competitive wages, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, ongoing training and professional development, and the opportunity to work on some of the world's finest yachts alongside an industry-leading team.

The Hinckley Company is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Requirements

• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of marine rigging experience, preferably in a boatyard or yacht service environment.
• Education: High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials and equipment as required. Must be able to work at heights and perform tasks associated with mast handling and rigging installation.
• Safety Requirements: Ability to follow established safety procedures when working aloft and assisting with crane operations.
• Pre-Employment: All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check as a condition of employment.