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: Store Warehouse Supervisor

Work Location: Hamilton Marine, Portland, ME

Job Type:

Full-time

8-hour shifts

Monday through Friday, Occasional weekends, as needed

Salary: $19.00 to 19.85 an hour starting

Store Warehouse Supervisor

Highly organized, detail oriented, team player wanted!

Store Warehouse Supervisor 

The Store Warehouse Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient and effective management of incoming and outgoing inventory. This role involves supervising warehouse staff and ensuring a safe and organized warehouse environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Warehouse Staff: Manage and lead a team of warehouse workers, including monitoring scheduling, training, and performance conversations. 
  • Ensure that receiving and transfer logs are accurately and promptly updated.
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure all warehouse activities comply with safety regulations and company policies. 
  • Process Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to improve warehouse efficiency, productivity, and safety. 
  • Customer Service: Address and resolve any issues related to transfer of product and communicate effectively with customers and other departments. 
  • Provide mentorship to the CREW and offer opportunities for people to gain experience.
  • Other duties within the company as required

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to learn and grow with the business as it changes.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Fork truck operation experience 

Preferred Qualification:

  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Shipping/receiving experience

Working Conditions:

  • Work is physically strenuous. Workers are typically required to lift heavy packages, bend, stoop, utilize ladders and/or operate heavy equipment. 
  • Warehouse workers who work on loading platforms may be exposed to all kinds of weather, and those who work outdoors should wear protective clothing.
  • To reduce the risk of accidents, workers are required to follow strict safety regulations.
  • Warehouse workers generally work about forty hours a week. Overtime is often available at premium rates, and the work is usually steady all year.

Hamilton Marine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At Hamilton Marine, safety is a fundamental aspect of our culture, and all employees share the responsibility of maintaining a safe workplace. This involves participating in safety training, utilizing provided personal protective equipment, and adhering to established safety protocols and regulations to minimize the risk of incidents and injuries for themselves, fellow CREW members, and customers.

To Apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a8c672fd-aa9d-4d43-b44b-ac56eff9752e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=514180&lang=en_US

Feel free to contact with any questions: [email protected]

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:

Full-Time Office Manager/Special Projects Assistant

Small Rockland-based publishing company currently hiring for a full-time Office Manager/Special Projects Assistant. Candidates must have excellent computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Mac-based office. Requires the ability to work on-site  as part of a team and independently in a small office environment, complete time-sensitive projects, have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.

This salaried position includes generous paid time off, healthcare, and retirement benefits.

Send resumé and cover letter to [email protected].

Overview:
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors presents an eclectic collection of stories written for people who enjoy boats, the outdoors, and living and playing along the coast. In each issue of the magazine and in the website content, you’ll find history, art, architecture, science, profiles of a colorful characters, and boats and marine matters—everything that makes Maine unique. Each year we gather Maine’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together at our Show in Rockland, Maine, during the second weekend of August.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide customer service and general office support for the magazine and annual Boat & Home Show
General office support:
o Answer phones, check messages, greet office visitors
o Maintain office calendars and meeting schedule
o Provide customer service for subscription inquiries in coordination with fulfillment service
o Meter outgoing mail and packages and deliver to Post Office, maintain mail center
o Process online store orders, report deposits to bookkeeping, manage website store, renew website domain names upon expiration
o Maintain office supplies and equipment, reconcile petty cash
o Assist in maintaining and updating office platforms, software licenses and renewals
o Coordinate office supplies, office maintenance instructions and payments
o Maintain and manage office magazine inventory and storage
o Coordinate renewals and payments for office news/magazine subscriptions
o Manage in-house newsstand magazine program
o Update MBH&H Table of Contents reference document each issue
o Annually prepare office inventory for bookkeeping
o Manage industry payment compliance
o Process documents for regular upload to bookkeeping, file bills and other paperwork
Special Projects/Boat Show support:
o Create and update vendor database records
o Primary point of contact with show vendors: contracts, payments, insurance, guest ticket orders, and credentials
o Run reports for show staff as needed
o Order general supplies as needed
o On-site all throughout the show, and is a key contact and resource for vendors and staff. Manages the show office: preps materials/exhibitor kits, trains and supervises personnel, and helps with vendor check-in.
Helps with post-show site clean up and organizing storage units.

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:

Yard Manager Opening

John Williams Boat Co

Job description

The Yard Manager is responsible for supervising all yard activities working closely with Service Manager on planning and scheduling all yard activities including launching and hauling, physically locating boats, maintenance of waterfront equipment including floats, ramps, moorings and yard watercraft. Ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements:
– Previous experience in marine related management
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Salary: Depends on Experience

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Marine industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Please send resumes and inquiries to [email protected]

Job Posted:

Sales Representative – Yarmouth Boat Yard

If you love boating and helping others get on the water, this job opening for a Sales Representative at Yarmouth Boat Yard might be a great fit for you. Check out the details at https://www.yarmouthboatyard.com/employment-opportunities

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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