Sailboat Rigging Specialist

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

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;