Sailboat Rigger - Marion, MA

Landing School; Marion (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr Brothers Boats, Inc. in Marion, MA is seeking a Sailboat Rigger to join our yacht yard team. We offer a hands-on role with rigging, deck work, and seasonal hauling/launching tasks, with opportunities to assist in other departments during the off season.

Preferred candidates have sailing and boat-handling experience, knowledge of rigging systems, and the ability to operate related equipment. Hours are typically Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and Saturdays 8:00am–12:00pm during peak seasons;

Qualifications

• Boat handling and sailing experience required.
• Ability to inspect rigging, furling and steering for safety and functionality.
• Experience with wire swaging and splicing.
• Familiar with spreaders, shrouds, furlers, turnbuckles, mast head gear, etc.
• Working knowledge of 12V electrical systems in boats.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and move around docks.
• Forklift/crane/travelift certification is a plus.
• Able to shift between multiple tasks in a fast-paced yard.

Responsibilities

• Bring boats in and out from moorings and slips.
• Bend and unbend sails; install and remove canvas.
• Bring masts in and out of storage; assist stepping/unstepping.
• Inspect boats for worn or broken equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and yard.
• Support rigging foreman and yard manager as needed.
• Work with heavy equipment such as cranes, travelifts, and fork trucks.

Skills

Boat handling

Sailing experience

Rigging inspection

Wire swaging

Rig parts

12V systems

Lifting 40 lbs

Forklift cert

Multi-tasking

Job description

Email Address: [e-mail]

Position Title: Sailboatr Rigger

Compensation/Rate: 27.50 - 32.50

Job description

Company Overview

Burr Brothers Boats, Inc. is a family owned and operated, full-service yacht yard located in Marion, MA. We employ over 40 skilled craftsmen year-round to service yachts up to 65 feet. Our mission is to provide top-quality maintenance, repair, and renovation services to yacht owners who wish to preserve their vessels' value and enjoy trouble-free boating. We are committed to stability and offering our employees a lifelong career in the marine industry.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced sailor eager to turn their love for the water and boting into a fulfilling career in rigging. You should be available to work Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), and Saturdays from 8:00am – 12:00pm during hauling and launching seasons (generally about 10-12 Saturdays, varies year to year). Work flow may also permit additional overtime opportunities.

While preferred, you do not need to have formal rigging experience. If rigging work is unavailable in the offseason, you will assist in other departments in the yard such as painting, boat moving, detailing etc.

Qualifications

• Boat handling/towing ability, sailing experience


• Knowledge to properly inspect rigging, furling and steering systems for safety and functionality


• Experience with wire swaging equipment and splicing


• Familiarity with rig parts such as spreaders, shrouds, furlers, turnbuckles, mast head gear, etc


• Working knowledge of 12 volt systems


• Ability to lift 40 pounds and move around a dock, a ladder, or in a tight space


• Certification to operate forklift, crane and/or travelift a plus


• Ability to shift between multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Bring boats in/out from moorings and slips


• Bend on and unbend sails. Install and remove canvas


• Bring masts in and out of storage


• Assist stepping and unstepping masts


• Inspect boats for worn or broken equipment


• Keep a clean and organized work area


• Miscellaneous rigging projects such as working aloft, servicing winches, replacing equipment, cleaning gear, etc.


• Provide additional support to the rigging foreman and/or the yard manager as requested


• Work with heavy equipment, crane, travelift, fork truck, etc.