Employer: South Port Marine
Email Address: service1@southportmarine.com
Website: http://southportmarine.com/
Position Title: Sailboat Rigger
Compensation/Rate: $18-$22
Location: South Portland, ME
Responsibilities
Key position with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
Performs general repair, maintenance and replacement of sailboat rigging and sail systems.
Steps and un-steps masts.
Tunes masts
Rigs and de-rigs masts, sails and running rigging components.
Swages and splices lines.
Maintains and repairs winches.
Diagnoses basic DC electrical components.
Performs basic instrument and electrical installations.
Performs inspections and trouble shoot problems. Completes inspection check lists. Provides recommendations for problem resolution based on inspections in writing and verbally to the Yard Foreman, Service Manager and customers.
Researches and identifies parts necessary for job and submits parts list to parts clerk for ordering.
Operates forklift, swager, and a variety of power tools.
Maintains awareness of and consistently practices safe work habits.
Maintains cleanliness on projects both during and after job completion.
Performs heavy lifting, climbing and carrying during job process.
Performs effective and timely completion of projects.
Maintains updated knowledge of products, industry trends and methods.
Communicates with manufacturers for technical help.
Assists other departments when necessary. Performs related duties assigned or as the situation dictates.
Work Experience Required:
Working knowledge and experience with sailboat rigging repair, maintenance and replacement.
Ability to comprehend and utilize technical service manuals and use them to facilitate repair and maintenance.
Capacity to work as a member of a team or by oneself to achieve desire results
Understand basic DC circuitry.
General boat repair knowledge and experience is a plus.
Strong customer service skills.
Current driver's license.
Unlimited or unimpaired ability to walk, bend, climb, lift 50 lbs and work safely around water, on a ladder or in confined spaces.
Must have sailing experience.
Must have personal tools.
Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Marine trade school is a plus.
Benefits: Health, dental and life insurance, holidays, paid time off and 401K plan with matching employer contributions.