YACHT RIGGER & HARDWARE INSTALLER Full Time

YACHT RIGGER & HARDWARE INSTALLER – GOLD COAST YACHTS located in beautiful St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, has a professional opportunity in yacht hardware installation and rigging. For over 40 years we have been a premier builder of high-end custom catamaran sail and power boats 40’ to 100’ in length. Advanced skills in installation of deck hardware, portlights, hatches, doors, railing/stanchions, lifelines, handholds, winches, turning blocks, stoppers, windlass, and similar items required. Responsibilities include (sail) mast rigging I.E. brackets, spreaders shrouds, stays, turnbuckles, padeyes, mast mounted equipment, furling systems, and running-rigging halyards/lines. A background in vessels built using epoxy/composite construction using resin-infused lamination processes is a plus. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package with salary determined by abilities. Please apply with a cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time, on site (Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI), 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday with optional overtime available; remote work is not offered.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Layout and install of deck and sailing related hardware based on engineering drawings
• Outfit and assemble masts with spreaders, winches, clutches, cleats, pass-thru(s) in accordance with engineering drawings
• Measure, cut and terminate stainless steel wire stay end fittings
• Cut, splice and route running rigging line to suit vessel sail plan
• Layout and install chainplates using appropriate threaded fastener and hardware bonding practices
• Layout and install deck hardware (cleats, tracks, clutches, seat and table bases, hatches, chaff guards, etc. using appropriate marine sealant and threaded fastener and hardware bonding practices
• Installation of roof post stanchions and handrails with lifelines as needed
• Conduct mast rigging tune while on first sea trial
• Fabricate and install appropriate backing pads from composite material for deck hardware

Additional Requirements:

• Legally allowed to work in the USA (sponsorship is not currently available)
• Capable of operating with a fitting level of autonomy based on team’s projected goals
• Enthusiastic towards expanding one’s knowledge
• Capable of working in a dynamic team work environment
• Understand technical marine terminology
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years or greater experience in Marine Industry
• Understanding of sailing standing and running rigging with install/refit experience
• Knowledge of composite construction methods and marine mechanical systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person