Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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.

Experienced Sailor looking to make Rigging a Career

We are seeking a passionate and experienced sailor eager to turn their love for the water and boating 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). Workflow may also permit additional overtime opportunities.

While preferred, formal rigging experience is not required. If rigging work is unavailable in the offseason, you will assist in other departments in the yard such as painting, boat moving, detailing, and more.

• Boat handling/towing ability and 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 is a plus
• Ability to shift between multiple tasks in a fast‑paced work environment

• Bring boats in/out from moorings and slips
• Unbend and inset 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
• Perform 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 including crane, travelift, forklift, and other yard machinery

Apply directly on  or stop by Burr Brothers for an application.