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:

Job Title: Yacht Detailing and Maintenance Specialist

Work Location: Portland and Freeport, Maine Facilities

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-Time

8-hour shifts

Monday through Friday

Occasional weekends, as needed

Salary: $14.00 – $22.00 per hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and hardworking Yacht Detailing and Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The Yacht Detailing and Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance of all vessels and the surrounding yard area and facility. This position involves detailed cleaning and polishing the exterior and interior of vessels, performing routine inspections and minor repairs, and assisting in the prepping of vessels for deliveries to the owners. The Yacht Detailing and Maintenance Specialist ensures yachts are in top condition for display, delivery, and that the facility is safe and efficient. This position can be physically demanding, and may require fitting into tight spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean and detail the interior and exterior of vessels, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, and polishing surfaces
  • Removing dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces, such as hulls, decks, cabins, and upholstery
  • Inspect vessels for any damages or areas that require special attention, reporting these findings to your supervisor, and repairing damages as directed
  • Use of specialized cleaning products and tools to achieve the best possible results
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including basic maintenance, painting of buildings and grounds and minor janitorial tasks as requested
  • Ensure the facility is free of hazards and that equipment is properly stored and maintained
  • Assist with the delivery and preparation of vessels for customers
  • Communicate with customers and potential buyers regarding maintenance and detailing of the vessels
  • Ensure accurate work order accounting by making timely entries into the time tracking and scheduling systems
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in detailing vessels is preferred, but not required
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Physical stamina to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
  • Knowledge of cleaning products, tools, and techniques specific to marine detailing
  • Willingness to learn, follow directions, and change priorities
  • Valid driver’s license

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health insurance (80% employer covered)
  • Dental insurance (80% employer covered)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Employee discounts

About DiMillo’s Yacht Sales:

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales is a professional yacht dealership and brokerage firm with six locations from Maine to Maryland. With over 25 years in the industry, we represent new yachts from Sabre Yachts, Back Cove Yachts, MJM, and Tiara Yachts, alongside pre-owned yacht sales. Our year-round service team is dedicated to supporting our new and brokerage buyers with comprehensive services including commissioning, yacht repair, and in-house captain services.

Our Mission and Expectations:

At DiMillo’s Yacht Sales, we are on a mission to offer an unrivaled experience for our clients and guests. Our expectations are high, but employee wellness is front and center. We foster a culture of high employee engagement and feedback, with the philosophy that we are all stakeholders in the success of the organization. Every day, we challenge each other, appreciate each other, and together we pursue our shared value of superior customer service. Our service departments are at the core of our business, and investing in this area is paramount for our future success.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re excited to join the DiMillo’s Yacht Sales team to [email protected]

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Job Posted:

Hodgdon Yacht Services in Southport, Maine is the oldest boatbuilder in Maine and the USA! We not only pride ourselves on taking care of our customers but also our employees. We know that having great employees is a huge part of what makes us successful.          We are looking for an experienced mechanic and systems technician who takes ownership of their work to add to our talented team.

Marine Mechanic/Systems Technician

What we ask of you:

This position includes but is not limited to repair and service on all types of marine engines, both gasoline and diesel, with an emphasis on diesel propulsion systems. Commissioning/decommissioning, troubleshooting and repair of water systems, engines, refrigeration systems, AC and DC heating/cooling systems, electrical systems and heads.                                                                                                      

Most of all… Show up on time ready to work with a positive attitude and be a team player.  

What we offer

** $1500. Sign-on Bonus** 

$28 – $34 hourly 

4-day or 5-day work week – your choice

Continued education and training 

Benefits we offer medical, dental, vision, life, 401k plus match, paid holidays, PTO, and so much more!

Please reach out with your resume or inquiries to [email protected]

Job Posted:

Hinckley Yachts is seeking a Senior Lead Outboard Technician for our expanding Northeast Harbor, Maine boat yard. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine, home to Acadia National Park!

Hinckley has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. Our talented team works on any make or model yacht and are proud to deliver the highest level of service in the industry. We are always seeking candidates with a strong work ethic who are willing to support the best team in the business. Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off.  A signing bonus, temporary housing, and relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

The Senior Lead Outboard Technician position is a key component in the service department’s customer satisfaction. . The Lead is responsible for maintaining and repairing marine outboard and inboard motors, in a professional and timely manner with quality work. The individual must have a thorough knowledge of various outboard motors, troubleshooting, repair, stern drives and outdrives. The individual must demonstrate the ability to interpret job specifications, instruction manuals, and manufacturer’s handbooks. Must be able to work with customers directly. The individual must also have a working knowledge of boats’ electrical and mechanical systems as well as installing new outboard engines with controls and accessories.

SIGNING BONUS AND TEMPORARY HOUSING, PLUS RELOCATION MAY BE AVAILABLE.

Responsibilities:

  • Senior Team Lead is willing and comfortable leading and assisting technicians with guidance and support.
  • Proficient in various outboard engines such as Mercury, Honda, Evinrude, Suzuki and Yamaha.
  • Responsible for maintaining and repairing marine outboard and inboard motors for customers, ensuring high quality, timely work.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment as required.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with all equipment.
  • Will work with other mechanical systems and basic 12 and 24-volt circuits.
  • Willing and able to educate themselves with OEM technical training/requirements.
  • Flexibility to assist in any position to meet team goals.
  • Install new outboard engines with controls and accessories.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years or greater experience of sterndrive and outboard repair, maintenance, and electrical diagnosis.
  • Excellent customer service attitude and skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ownership of all basic tools necessary for service work
  • Capability of sea-trialing and docking boats at the location
  • Engine-specific certifications highly preferred; OEM outboard certification is a plus.

Join Our Team: Be a part of a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service and craftsmanship. Apply today and advance your career with Hinckley Yachts!

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2511686/The-Hinckley-Company/Senior-Lead-Outboard-Technician

Job Posted:

Full-time, year round preferred.

Brewer South Freeport Marine is looking for a sailboat rigger or sailboat rigging assistant to assist with de-rigging and un-stepping sailboats for service and storage. Work with our team to assess, repair, replace, install and maintain spars, rigging hardware, standing and running rigging. Fabricate lifelines, install deck hardware build and service furlers. We bend and un-bend sails and perform basic DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Utilize other marine related skills to assist other departments.

Work in our well equipped rigging shop that is 120’ by 30’. Padded mast racks, trolley system for lifting and lowering spars, heated, well lit, large windows, polished concrete floors with 60’ work bench. TEREX BT3000 boom truck for un-stepping / stepping. From water or from land.

Applicant should be a positive, self-motivated team player with good communication skills. General boat yard work experience with rigging specific experience is preferred. Qualified boom truck operator and boat moving experience a plus but not necessary.

If interested, please send resume to [email protected] or give us a call, 207-865-3181

Job Posted:

Strouts Point Wharf Co. in South Freeport is a full-service, versatile, boat yard and marina in South Freeport, Maine. Located 13 miles from Portland and 9 miles from Brunswick, on the Harraseeket River, on Casco Bay, we are dedicated to the art of boat restoration and repair.

We have ample space, excellent equipment and a team of skilled and experienced craftsmen that allow Strouts Point to thrive as a high-end company offering a full range of services.

If you’re interested in joining our team anywhere from a mechanic to working in the office, tending the docks to skilled carpentry send a resume to [email protected], PO BOX 780, South Freeport, Maine 04078, call us (207) 865-3899 or come visit us at 5 Wharf Road in South Freeport!

Services

    • Woodwork and composite fabrication and repair
    • Finish work ranging from traditional varnish to AwlGrip
    • Honda Outboard Dealer, selling and servicing Honda Engines
    • Diesel inboards, gasoline inboards and outboards, complete vessel systems
    • Storage, winterization, & shrink wrapping
    • Dockage and Moorings, fuel, holding tank pump out, parking, showers, and laundry.
    • Hauling and Launching
    • Complete Detailing
    • Rigging

Our Facilities and Equipment

    • 10k square feet inside storage
    • Fully equipped wood/fiberglass shop with a finish booth
    • Fully equipped mechanic shop
    • Marina accommodating boats to 120’ with up to 480amp service.
    • Marine Travelift and 15-Ton Hydraulic Trailer
    • 15-Ton Crane
    • 2 workboats

Job Posted:

Positions for gas, diesel and outboard mechanics open immediately.

Brewer South Freeport Marine in South Freeport is looking for experienced mechanics or mechanics that want to further their knowledge in the trade.  We are dealers for Yanmar, Yamaha outboards, Honda outboards, Westerbeke and Nanni, Beta marine and many other systems.  Our techs are ABYC certified and attend service schools annually.

Some job duties include winterizing, commissioning, troubleshooting systems, basic knowledge of 12V and 110V, installations, diesel, and gas engines.  Ability to test run boats and diagnostics a plus.

We are on the water in South Freeport, Maine.  Deep water slips and moorings, we store 200+ boats from 55’ to dinghies. Well maintained equipment that includes 50-ton and 35-ton travel lifts, 2 hydraulic trailers, 19-ton crane and a full machine shop.

We offer a nice working environment with 20,000 SF of heated inside storage, clean shops, great health insurance with beneficial HRA, 401K with company match and profit sharing. Competitive pay.

Positions for gas, diesel and outboard mechanics open immediately.

If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] or call us at 207-865-3181

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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.

Promoting Growth, Prosperity, &
Cooperation Within the Marine
Industry in Maine

Promoting Growth, Prosperity, &
Cooperation Within the Marine
Industry in Maine