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:

Marine Outboard Mechanical Technician at Southport Marine

General Description:

  • Outboard engines, electrical, electronics, boat systems repairs, maintenance and installations
  • Ability to perform computer and mechanical diagnostics
  • Includes operation of forklift and trailer operations for boat launching and hauling
  • Includes lifting boat blocks, jack stands and other items 50 lbs or more.
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Education Requirements:  High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits:    

  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401K plan with matching employer contributions

Please send your resume to Garrett- [email protected]

Job Posted:

Sailboat Rigger at Southport Marine

General Description:

  • Duties of general repair, maintenance and replacement of sailboat rigging and sail systems.
  • Includes step/un-step masts, tune masts, swage/splice lines, maintain/repair winches, instrument/electrical installation, etc.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits:    

  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401K plan with matching employer contributions

Please send your resume to Garrett- [email protected]

Job Posted:

Southport Marine has an opening for a Bottom Painter.

General description:

  • Cleaning, waxing and buffing boat surfaces
  • Prepping, sanding and painted boat bottoms

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits:    

  • Health, dental and life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401K plan with matching employer contributions

Please send your resume to Garrett- [email protected]

Job Posted:

Southport Marine has a full time salaried position for a Marine Service Yard Foreman

  • Supervise daily operations and maintain schedules to ensure timely completions of work orders
  • Train and assist yard team when necessary
  • Inspect jobs for quality control throughout the job process
  • Inspect boats and oversee yard team to identify problems and recommended maintenance
  • Preform related duties as assigned

Work Experience Required:

  • Experience as a marine mechanical technician or marine yard team member
  • Experience operating marine yard equipment and boats
  • Ability to read and use technical manuals
  • Ability to manage teams and customer service skills

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Please send your resume to Garrett- [email protected]

Job Posted:

Skilled Laborers at Henry R. Abel Yacht Yard

This is an entry level position with a variety of tasks including but not limited to hauling/launching, detailing, bottom painting and routine maintenance of yard and buildings, on–the–job training provided. Must be flexible with other assigned tasks by the Crew Supervisor.

ALL POSITIONS are full–time, year–round, Monday –Friday 6:30 to 3pm. We offer Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation/Holidays/Personal Days. Hourly rate TBD base on experience and qualifications.

Please email your resume with qualification and/or call 207-276-5057 for an application. [email protected]

Job Posted:

Varnisher/Painter at Henry R. Abel Yacht Yard

Must have experience applying a variety of marine varnish and paint products including stripping finishes, also willing to do other projects in the yard.

ALL POSITIONS are full–time, year–round, Monday –Friday 6:30 to 3pm. We offer Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation/Holidays/Personal Days. Hourly rate TBD base on experience and qualifications.

Please email your resume with qualification and/or call 207-276-5057 for an application. [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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