Jobs

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:

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:

GENERAL MANAGER

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the management team of our family operated boatyard business as General Manager of Hodgdon Yacht Services.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the management and supervision of all operating aspects of our full-service boatyard and marina located in the Boothbay region. 

The GM must be enthusiastic, a positive team leader, a professional with excellent business judgement, ambition, and have a vision for the future. Must be personable and approachable to all staff and have excellent communication skills and exceptional customer service abilities. If you are excited about being a part of the marine industry, we are interested in hearing from you.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of certifications and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES:

  • Prior boatyard and marina management and a working knowledge of boat and yacht maintenance
  • Experience in leadership including public speaking and mentoring
  • Ability to execute responsibilities in a highly professional and pro-active fashion
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to maintain a positive and motivated work environment, and be a team player
  • Exceptional customers service experience to handle and resolve disputes
  • Substantial sales and client relations/retention experience
  • Experience with Dockmaster or similar ERP systems
  • Experience with budgeting and driving profitability
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and FareHarbor

Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k/matching, PTO, and more…

Please send resume and inquires to [email protected]

Hodgdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other legally protected status.

Job Posted:

Designer

Department: Tenders  Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Design Engineering Manager
Job Type: Hourly Positions Supervised: none

 

If you are interested in joining our team, please email: [email protected].

POSITION SUMMARY:
HODGDON YACHTS is searching for an entry level Designer at our Tenders Division in Damariscotta, ME who will assist with the design of custom Tenders for the super yacht industry.  Successful candidates will have working knowledge of mechanical design and drafting.  Familiarity with naval architecture, boatbuilding methods and composite constructions are a plus.  They will assist senior members of the engineering team with preparation of drawings and documentation for fabrication and construction, as well as liaise with the production manager and other members of the production team to bring designs to completion.  We offer the opportunity to work on world class boats, great work environment, excellent benefits including health insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(K) with employer match, and four-day work weeks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

  • Work directly with all individuals in the Design and Engineering Department as well as all other departments to support efficient production
  • Communicate with and support production department design needs based on the overall production schedule
  • Navigate, manipulate, or create 3D models and the associated drawings
  • Learn the basics of composite construction to assist with the design of components and tooling
  • Prepare models for 3D printing
  • Review specifications of equipment and designs to aid with regulatory compliance and safety considerations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • Familiarity with boat systems, boat construction, and naval architecture
    • Experience with 3D modeling, engineering drawing standards, and Microsoft Office
    • B.A. / B.S. or equivalent work experience
    • Solid Edge modeling a plus but not required

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends. Must be able to conform to the schedule, must follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment as required.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

Job Posted:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Maintaining various reports with service manager, service administrator and parts coordinator including but not limited to work in process (WIPS), and A/R reporting
  • Entering and maintaining service vendor bills with the parts coordinator and company bookkeeper. Communicate when issues arise with regards to work orders and the billing system.
  • Maintaining account details with preferred vendors
  • Maintaining account details of customers
  • Maintain employee list with preferred vendors
  • Creating and sending invoices in close consultation with service manager
  • Entering credit card receipts
  • Obtaining credit card authorizations for any new work requested and maintaining the file in accordance with current rules and regulations for safe handling of personal data
  • Participate in weekly service meetings
  • Data entry and other duties as needed and as they arise
  • Customer interaction as needed
  • Lead the monthly billing actives ensuring accurate and timely invoices
  • Maintain excellent files and notes in accounting software on customers, vendors and in work orders
  • Provides clerical support when needed to assist staff with assigned administrative duties such as answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, and preparing documents.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To Apply:  Please send resume to HR@dimillos.  

 

Job Posted:

Assistant Dockmaster 

The assistant dockmaster at Maine Yacht Center is a leadership role. The right candidate will be able to troubleshoot problems, resolve disputes, provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Strong “jack of all trades” type maintenance experience is preferred, with an ability to diagnose, repair and maintain systems. Specific systems training is provided but strong mechanical skills are necessary. Solid background in maintenance repairs to include plumbing, electrical, paint, carpentry, construction, etc. is a plus. Experience in a marine environment or onboard vessels is preferred.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction

You will assist the Dockmaster (marina manager) to keep the marina running smoothly by taking on managerial tasks and often serving as our customers’ first point of contact for all matters relative to the marina. You will be heavily involved in the day-to-day supervision and leadership of summer staff and working with customers. You should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with problems as they arise.

Some traits we require: Leadership skills, responsibility, timeliness and reliability, decision-making capability, ability to multi-task, be well-organized, strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, a desire to be a part of a cohesive team, and a sense of humor.

Position requirements: Supervise staff. Scheduling boat arrivals. Opening and closing duties, balancing point of sale. Skilled in the operation of small boats to 25 feet preferred, but we will train. Maintain marina systems by performing annual maintenance and emergency repairs. Skill set to operate hand held and power tools, often over water. Unimpaired ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb and work safely around water, on ladders and on boats. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Ability to use a computer and VHF radio. Valid driver’s license and strict insurability requirements necessary. Skill set in any of the various boat building disciplines is a plus.

Most importantly, we are looking for the right fit for our organization and culture, and we will train that person if needed.

This can be a year-round position which is waterfront specific for 7 months of the year, while working within the service department doing boat maintenance and repair projects commensurate with experience for the remaining 5 months. It can also simply be a 7 months/year position.

Health insurance, paid vacation and personal days provided after 60 days of employment.

For more information or to submit resume’ for consideration please contact: Mark Hogan

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi-weekly or Twice monthly

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability during marina season

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

COVID-19 considerations:

Maine Yacht Center follows CDC and City of Portland COVID-19 guidelines.

Experience:

  • Management: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
  • Maritime: 2 years (Required)

License:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

More about Maine Yacht Center: www.maineyacht.com

Job description on MYC Website: https://maineyacht.com/employment

For more information or to apply please contact: [email protected]

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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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