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Current Job Openings

These job openings represent some of the positions available with companies who are members of the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA). MMTA does not provide employment services. Please contact each listing member directly if you would like more information about any of these positions. Please note that MMTA is not responsible for immediate removal of any position that has been filled.
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Current Job Openings

Job Posted:

Full-time Composites Instructor 

This position if full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am -4:30pm 

Pay: Depends on experience 

Position Overview 

The Landing School is seeking an innovative and skilled Composite Boat Building Instructor to lead the  next chapter of our renowned Composites Program. This is a rare opportunity to revamp and modernize  a hands-on program that prepares students to work confidently with composite materials across a wide  range of applications, particularly in boat building, restoration, and repair. 

Our 9-month immersive program and intentionally small class sizes allow for deep, project-based  learning and close mentorship between faculty and students. The ideal candidate brings both technical  mastery and creative energy to modernize curriculum, integrate emerging technologies, and connect  traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge industry standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Composites Instructor, reporting to the Director of Education, will: 

  • Revitalize and continuously enhance the Composites Boat Building curriculum to ensure  relevance with current and emerging composite manufacturing techniques. 
  • Deliver engaging instruction through lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on projects that  reflect real-world applications. 
  • Manage the annual student boat build, including: 

o Developing project schedules, milestones, and completion timelines. 

o Creating scantlings, laminate schedules, and bills of materials. 

o Sourcing and coordinating materials with the purchasing agent and vendors. • Guide students through fabrication processes such as fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber layups,  infusion, and pre-preg techniques. 

  • Integrate project management, CAD/CAM, and CNC cutting concepts into coursework. • Evaluate student learning through practical and theoretical assessments. 
  • Promote a culture of safety, craftsmanship, and professional integrity in the shop. • Participate in faculty collaboration, staff meetings, student events, and professional  development opportunities, including representing The Landing School at boat shows and  industry events. 

Qualifications 

  • Minimum Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred). 
  • Minimum four years of professional experience working with modern composite materials  (fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, and resin systems including polyester, vinylester, and epoxy). • Proven expertise in open and closed-molding methods, including wet layup, infusion, and pre preg. 
  • Experience in yacht construction and repair. 
  • Familiarity with CAD design, CAM programming, and CNC operations. 
  • Strong background in product design, laminate specification, and structural analysis.
  • Prior teaching or mentoring experience preferred; instructional training available for the right  candidate. 

Why Join The Landing School? 

  • Small class sizes that foster meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning. • A 9-month program—fast-paced and focused—where you’ll see real results from your teaching  each year. 
  • The opportunity to shape the next generation of boatbuilders and marine professionals while  revamping a key program to align with today’s composite technologies and techniques. • A collaborative, mission-driven environment located on Maine’s beautiful coast, where  craftsmanship and innovation meet.

Contact:

Rachel King, Director of Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 207-810-2299

Job Posted:

$25-$40 per hour, based on qualifications

Marine Outboard Technician – Royal River Boat Repair

Description:

Come work with us here on the beautiful Royal River! Royal River Boat Repair is a full-service boatyard that handles both pleasure craft and commercial vessels. 

We are seeking a full-time, established outboard mechanic. Candidate should have 3+ years experience working with outboards and sterndrives. Preference given to candidates with previous certifications/training, with Mercury certification being ideal.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and repair faulty mechanical systems; electrical, plumbing, fuel, bilge, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records related to work orders, parts used, and time spent on tasks
  • Work closely with parts department to assure accurate procurement

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years experience as an outboard/sterndrive technician
  • Capable of sea-trialing and docking boats at location on the Royal River
  • Appropriate certifications for your experience (Mercury, Yamaha, etc)
  • Required to own all basic tools necessary for service work
  • Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Mercury certification

Job Type:

Full time, Year-round, Mon-Fri

Overtime available seasonally if desired

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA), paid holidays, vacation time, sick pay, and 401k with employer match.

Health insurance premiums for employees are 100% covered by Royal River Boat.

How to reach out:
Please email [email protected] with your resume if interested.

Job Posted:

$25-$40 per hour, based on qualifications

Marine Inboard Technician – Royal River Boat Repair

Description:

Come work with us here on the beautiful Royal River! Royal River Boat Repair is a full-service boatyard that handles both pleasure craft and commercial vessels. 

We are seeking a full-time, established marine technician. Candidate should have 3+ years experience working in the marine industry. Preference given to candidates with previous training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and repair faulty mechanical systems; electrical, plumbing, fuel, bilge, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records related to work orders, parts used, and time spent on tasks
  • Work closely with parts department to assure accurate procurement

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years experience as an inboard marine technician
  • Capable of sea-trialing and docking boats at location on the Royal River
  • Appropriate certifications for your experience
  • Required to own all basic tools necessary for service work
  • Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ABYC certification

Job Type:

Full time, Year-round, Mon-Fri

Overtime available seasonally if desired

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA), paid holidays, vacation time, sick pay, and 401k with employer match.

Health insurance premiums for employees are 100% covered by Royal River Boat.

How to reach out:
Please email [email protected] with your resume if interested.

Job Posted:

$24-$28 per hour, based on qualifications

Marine Yard Specialist – Royal River Boat Repair

Description:

Come work with us here on the beautiful Royal River! Royal River Boat Repair is a full-service boatyard that handles both pleasure craft and commercial vessels. 

We are seeking part-time and full-time yard specialists.  We are open to hiring seasonal employees.  

Responsibilities:

  • Pressure washing boats as they are hauled out of the water.
  • Framing and shrink wrapping boats for winter storage.
  • Support winterization activities as part of the Yard Crew team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be capable of engaging in heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate with push/pull force +/- 50 pounds
  • Prior related boat yard experience is preferred but not necessary.

Job Type:

Full-time or part-time, Year-round, Mon-Fri 

Overtime available seasonally if desired

Full-time Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA), paid holidays, vacation time, sick pay, and 401k with employer match.

Health insurance premiums for employees are 100% covered by Royal River Boat.

How to reach out:
Please email [email protected] with your resume if interested.

Job Posted:

Boatyard Yard Crew Member

Location: Southport, ME
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22 – $27 hourly

Are you looking for a hands-on, physically active job in the marine industry? We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Boatyard Yard Crew Member to join our team! This role is essential in keeping our boatyard running smoothly, assisting with vessel handling, maintenance, and general yard operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Haul, launch, block, and move boats using boatyard equipment
  • Pressure wash and clean hulls for maintenance and repairs
  • Assist with bottom painting, sanding, and basic boat maintenance
  • Maintain a clean and organized boatyard and work area
  • Operate forklifts, travel lifts, and other heavy equipment (training provided if necessary)
  • Assist technicians and craftsmen as needed in various boat repair and maintenance tasks
  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines for equipment use and boat handling

Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a boatyard or marine environment (preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Comfortable with physical labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
  • Basic knowledge of boat handling and marine maintenance (a plus)
  • Willingness to learn and take direction
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible work week (4×10, 5×8, or 4×9+1×4)
  • Health insurance, including HSA compatible plan
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Voluntary benefits, including dental, additional STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and certification training
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment

Hodgdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you enjoy working around boats and being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Apply today! Go to https://www.hodgdonyachtservices.com/maine-boatyard-careers or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Maine boatyard jobs are both challenging and rewarding, and with three locations across the Boothbay region, Hodgdon Yacht Services offers a top-notch work environment. We’re part of Hodgdon, a company that has been family owned and operated since 1816 and is dedicated to maintaining a highly skilled workforce that sets the standard. You’ll be joining a talented team and will undoubtedly learn new skills. There will be opportunities to progress, advance, and have a successful career.

At Hodgdon Yacht Services, you’ll spend your days thinking about boats, talking about boats, looking at boats, and fixing boats. HYS facilities are located right on the water, so you’ll even get the added benefit of prime views of Maine’s picturesque coast while you’re at work!

GROW WITH US, BECOME A PART OF HODGDON. 

​Being part of Hodgdon means that you have access to an unrivaled history and deep knowledge of boats and boat owners. We have access to a work force of highly skilled tradesmen and women and innovative engineering team. The opportunity for staff exchange across divisions provides a range of opportunities and keeps our employees engaged and continually learning new skills.

​The team that we’re looking to grow is a passionate, authentic, dedicated, and hard-working group. We care about innovation, teamwork, respect, flexibility, having a positive attitude, and exceeding expectations. If this sounds like you, apply today at https://www.hodgdonyachtservices.com/maine-boatyard-careers.

Job Posted:

Sailboat Rigger, Safe Harbor Kittery Point

  • General Information
    • Location:  Kittery, Maine
    • Employee Type:  Full Time
    • Minimum Experience:  3 Years
    • Pay Range:   $25-32/hr based on experience
  • Additional Contact Information

Description

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is looking for an experienced Sailboat Rigger to join our team. Riggers effectively and efficiently install, maintain, repair, and replace sailboat rigging and sail systems. Applicant must have an extensive working knowledge of sailboat rigging and hardware. Must be detail oriented. 3 years of experience preferred. We have two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, store and repair recreational power and sailing vessels ranging from 18′ to +50′.  Position is full-time, year-round, with benefits.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Unstep 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

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

  • Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
  • 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. 

Technical and Physical Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Sailing/ rigging knowledge required
  • Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred
  • Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
  • Familiarity with boats and nomenclature
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions
  • Basic boat handling skills required
  • Ability to hang, move, twist, and climb with loads
  • Must be able to go aloft

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications

  • 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
  • Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action
  • Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members
  • Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties
  • Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner
  • Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members
  • Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties
  • Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry.  In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities. #safeharborcareers

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.

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Careers and Training

Consider a Career in the Marine Trades

Whether you are just getting started thinking about a career, or maybe thinking about a career change, the marine trades in Maine is an industry full of opportunity and you can be part of it. America’s marine industry began in Maine and today it combines centuries-old traditional skills with some of the most cutting-edge technologies of the future. Maine hosts hundreds of companies involved in products and services such as:

  • Boat Building
  • Marine Engineering and Design
  • Marine Electronics
  • Sail Making and Rigging
  • Management
  • Woodworking and Joinery
  • Marine Mechanics and Systems
  • Painting and Finishing
  • Equipment Operations
  • Yacht Captains
  • Sales and Marketing
  • …and MORE

The marine trades allow you to use your skills in fields like math, drafting, electronics, mechanics, woodworking and chemistry to build a lucrative and rewarding career. You can also be involved in the exciting field of composite technology. Approximately 90% of Maine boat builders utilize composite technologies in their work today. Not only that, the skills used in composite technology are in high demand around the world. Contact us for more information about career opportunities in the marine trades industry.

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Training

Maine Marine Trades Association

Please check our event page for information on training events for the marine industry. Some of the topics we offer include:

  • OSHA 10-Hour Industry Safety Certification
  • Crane Operator Safety Training
  • Straddle-lift Safety Training
  • Hydraulic Trailer Safety Training
  • Hydraulic Systems Training
  • Certification testing for the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)

The Landing School
Maine is fortunate to be home to The Landing School, one of the top marine industry training centers in the United States. The Landing School in Arundel is also the only school in the world offering accredited programs in yacht design, wooden boat building, composite boat building and marine systems under one roof – and the only residential yacht design degree program in the United States. The Landing School is an innovative training ground for the future of the marine industry, providing men and women pursuing their passion for boats with the education and inspiration to turn their passion into a career.
For more information

Southern Maine Community College 
With help from the Maine Quality Center funding, SMCC’s South Portland Campus has been offering Basic Yamaha Outboard Technician training. For more information email: [email protected] or call 207-741-5951.

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