Sailboat Rigging & Assembly Specialist

Starting Line Sailing, Inc.; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k match

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Zim Sailing in Bristol, RI is seeking a hands-on Boat Fit Out Technician to join our operations team. You will rig, outfit, assemble components, and perform final quality checks to ready small sailboats for customers.

This role rewards practical, detail-oriented applicants who thrive in a team setting and can follow instructions. We offer health insurance, PTO, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth as we expand.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to work hard in a physical job.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Prior experience with boat rigging or mechanical assembly preferred (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Perform final rigging and outfitting of hulls and masts.
• Assemble boat components and fittings according to specifications.
• Assist in preparing boat kits for shipment.
• Conduct final quality control inspections before delivery.
• Load and unload containers and boat shipments.
• Maintain organization and workflow in the rigging area.
• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Line splicing and wire swaging.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Boat rigging experience

Mechanical assembly

Job description

Zim Sailing in Bristol, RI is seeking a hands-on Boat Fit Out Technician to join our operations team. You will rig, outfit, assemble components, and perform final quality checks to ready small sailboats for customers.

This role rewards practical, detail-oriented applicants who thrive in a team setting and can follow instructions. We offer health insurance, PTO, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth as we expand.