Marine Rigger

Description:

Portland Yacht Services is seeking a Marine Rigger to join our Rig Shop. Our Rig Shop specializes in the inspection, service, repair, installation, and maintenance of sailboat rigging, spars, and related equipment.

This position is full-time, year round and offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of sailboats and projects, from seasonal stepping and unstepping to rigging repairs, upgrades, and custom work.

Responsibilities

• Step and unstep masts
• Inspect standing and running rigging
• Replace and service standing rigging
• Fabricate and replace running rigging
• Splice line and prepare custom running rigging
• Install and service furling systems
• Service winches, blocks, travelers, and related sailing hardware
• Assist with mast, boom, and spar projects
• Install and replace rigging and deck hardware
• Tune sailboat rigs
• Perform seasonal commissioning and decommissioning of rigging
• Work aloft when required
• Maintain rigging tools, equipment, and work areas
• Accurately document work performed and materials used
• Follow established safety procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Work in a dynamic and growing outdoor recreation industry

If you have professional rigging experience or are interested in developing a career in this specialized marine trade, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

Previous professional marine rigging experience is preferred, but we will consider candidates with sailing, boatyard, construction, fabrication, or other relevant hands-on experience who are interested in learning the marine rigging trade.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Comfort working with hand and power tools
• Ability and willingness to work at heights
• Good problem-solving skills
• Dependability and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship

Experience with sailboats, line splicing, standing rigging, mast work, or marine hardware is a plus.