Yacht Running Gear Technician: Precision Marine Rigging

Boutique Recruiting; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid company holidays

Paid year-end closure

Paid time off after year 2

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Florida seeks a Boatyard Rigger & Running Gear Technician for a hands-on role aboard yachts 30–75 ft. You will haul, block, and service running gear, perform shaft and engine alignment, and complete repairs from disassembly to reassembly and final alignment.

The ideal candidate has strong travel-lift and running-gear experience, with a track record of quality work and comfort working outdoors in Florida weather.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a marine/yacht yard environment
• Strong travel-lift experience
• Experience removing and installing running gear (shafts, rudders, propellers)
• Knowledge of packing glands and dripless seals
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues on-site
• Comfortable outdoors in Florida weather
• Own basic tools; company provides specialised gear

Responsibilities

• Operate travel lift to haul, block, and support vessels
• Remove/install/inspect propellers, shafts, rudders, and related components
• Perform engine and shaft alignment; work with seals
• Service marine stabilizer systems
• Manage multiple vessel projects from repair to reassembly
• Identify parts and communicate needs to parts team
• Document work orders, upload photos, record notes in boatyard app
• Maintain safety and high workmanship standards

Skills

Marine experience

Travel lift experience

Running-gear installation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Outdoor work in Florida

Job description

Boutique Recruiting in Florida seeks a Boatyard Rigger & Running Gear Technician for a hands-on role aboard yachts 30–75 ft. You will haul, block, and service running gear, perform shaft and engine alignment, and complete repairs from disassembly to reassembly and final alignment.

The ideal candidate has strong travel-lift and running-gear experience, with a track record of quality work and comfort working outdoors in Florida weather.