Marine Rigger

Hinckley has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. Each new Hinckley yacht carries with it the symbol, Talaria, which marks the swift pursuit of superior ideas. Nine yacht care centers from Maine to Florida complete the Hinckley offering by providing service, refits, transportation, and storage for a pinnacle ownership experience.   The Savanah GA Service yard is looking for a Marine Rigger. 

The Marine Rigger will effectively and efficiently install, maintain, repair, and replace sailboat rigging and sail systems. Sailboat Riggers are mechanically inclined and experienced in the use of basic hand tools, air tools and electric power tools. The Rigger will be a year-round position for candidates willing to do other tasks in the off-season around the yard not pertaining to rigging.

Responsibilities

• Un-step and step masts.
• Assemble and disassemble spars.
• Tune standing rigging.
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring.
• Install booms, sails, running rigging.
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail.
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware.
• Wax and clean spars.
• Inspect and estimate repairs.
• Must possess own tools.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.
• Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.

Key Competencies

• Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company.
• Consistently treats others with dignity and respect.
• Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate a bias toward action.
• Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures while proactively seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties.
• Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner.
• Willingness to provide a responsive, and high level of service to the team and members.
• Ability to put forth the extra effort to accomplish duties.
• Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities to meet company or member needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Sailing knowledge, familiarity with boats and nomenclature preferred
• Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred.
• Previous experience preferred, willing to train.
• ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications preferred.
• Basic boat handling skills preferred.
• Experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. on occasion with team assist or lifting tools. Able to stand for extended periods and occasionally kneel, stoop, bend and twist in tight areas. Comfortability with ladders and confined      spaces is required. Ability to work in the elements regularly.
• All candidates must be ready, willing, and able to work a fully flexible work schedule that may include days, nights, weekends and holidays to meet the fluctuating business demands.