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Sailboat Rigger, Experienced Sailor looking to make Rigging a Career (Marion, MA)
Burr Brothers Boats, Inc.
309 Front Street
compensation:
26 - 32/hr
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Yacht Rigger
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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.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.