Rigging Technician/Assistant

The Landing School; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

health

HRA

dental

disability

generous PTO

401K with employer match

profit sharing

Job summary

Brewer South Freeport Marine in South Freeport, ME is seeking a skilled sailboat rigger or rigging assistant to support de-rigging, stepping and general rigging services. The role involves working with a team to inspect, repair, replace, install and maintain spars, rigging hardware, standing and running rigging.

You will fabricate lifelines, install deck hardware, service furlers and handle sail shaping as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in sailboat rigging and associated hardware preferred.
• Ability to read rigging plans and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform de-rigging and un-stepping of sails for service or storage.
• Assess, repair, replace, install and maintain spars and rigging hardware.
• Fabricate lifelines and install deck hardware.
• Build and service furlers; bend and un-bend sails.
• Perform basic DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist other departments with marine-related tasks.

Skills

Sailboat rigging

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Rigging hardware installation

Spars inspection & maintenance

Job description

Employer Brewer South Freeport Marine; So. Freeport, ME

Location: 31 Main Street S, PO Box 119, So. Freeport, ME 04078, United States

Email Address: [e-mail]

Compensation/Rate: Variable with experience

Job description We are looking for a sailboat rigger or sailboat rigging assistant to assist with de-rigging and un-stepping sailboats for service and storage. Work with our team to assess, repair, replace, install and maintain spars, rigging hardware, standing and running rigging. Fabricate lifelines, install deck hardware, build and service furlers. We bend and un-bend sails and perform basic DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Utilize other marine related skills to assist other departments. Work in our well-equipped rigging shop that is 120' by 30'. Padded mast racks, trolley system for lifting and lowering spars, heated, well lit, large windows, polished concrete floors with 60' work bench. TEREX BT3000 boom truck for un-stepping / stepping from water or land.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• health
• HRA
• dental
• disability
• generous PTO
• 401K with employer match
• profit sharing

Opportunities for professional growth, skill development and schooling.

A seasoned, supportive and collaborative team environment