Lead Marine Rigger

Company: The Hinckley Company
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

Description: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. Today, Hinckley builds highly innovative, power and sailing yachts from 29 to 76 feet under the Hinckley, Hinckley Sport Boat, Hunt, and Morris brands. Nine yacht care centers from Maine to Florida complete the Hinckley offering by providing service, refits, transportation, and storage for a pinnacle ownership experience. We are looking for a Lead Marine Rigger in the Portsmouth RI Location. In this role you will take the lead on Yard projects involving sailboat rigging; anchoring; davits; cable steering systems; and removing / reinstalling hardware for mast and deck paint jobs Essential Duties---Fabricate, install and repair ship's rigging, such as stepping and unstopping masts, antenna rigs, boat handling gear, and winch and windlass rigging.---Installs masts, booms, hooks, swivels, shackles, electronics and all forms of lines.---Splices wire and nylon rope to fabricate items, such as halyards, outhaul assemblies, reef lines, lazy jacks and lifelines.---Understand crane operation and work aloft; follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks to exacting degree, following hand or verbal signals when working aloft.---Bend sails---Survey and inspect rigging and make recommendations for replacement or corrective repairs.Requirements: ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications are a plus.Ability and willingness to go aloft is highly desirable.Ability to ascend and descend a ladder.Familiarity with boats and nomenclature.Ability to work in all weather conditions.High School or GED required 5 plus years' boat rigging experience.PI85eea7a1daea-25660-35472950

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