Employer: Burr Brothers Boats, Inc.
Location: 309 Front Street, Marion, MA 02738, United States
Email Address: luiza@burrbrothers.com
Position Title: Sailboatr Rigger
Compensation/Rate: 27.50 - 32.50
Job description: [Company Overview]
Burr Brothers Boats, Inc. is a family owned and operated, full-service yacht yard located in Marion, MA. We employ over 40 skilled craftsmen year-round to service yachts up to 65 feet. Our mission is to provide top-quality maintenance, repair, and renovation services to yacht owners who wish to preserve their vessels' value and enjoy trouble-free boating. We are committed to stability and offering our employees a lifelong career in the marine industry.
[Summary]
We are seeking a passionate and experienced sailor eager to turn their love for the water and boting into a fulfilling career in rigging. You should be available to work Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), and Saturdays from 8:00am – 12:00pm during hauling and launching seasons (generally about 10-12 Saturdays, varies year to year). Work flow may also permit additional overtime opportunities.
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.