Rigworks, Inc.

08/01/2024

HELP WANTED!

Rigworks is desperately in need of an addition to our team. We are seeking a full-time employee who will work in the shop/store to field customer inquiries, write estimates, maintain the showroom, order parts, oversee shipping and receiving, and more. Although we are happy to train, familiarity with sailboat terms and fundamental sailing experience is a must. QuickBooks experience would be very useful as well.

Our work hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm here on beautiful Shelter Island. We are a cohesive, friendly team, and although Rigworks is a small family business, we offer excellent benefits.
If you or someone you know is interested, please give us a call at 619-223-3788 or email us at [email protected]

04/18/2024

Rigworks is still looking for a full or part time rigger to join our team. We are happy to train, but sailing experience is a must. We have excellent benefits and a friendly staff. Give us a call at 619-223-3788 or stop by our shop/storefront at 2801 Carleton Street Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm to discuss the position.

02/06/2024

Rigworks is looking for a rigger to join our crew. We are happy to train, but sailing experience and a passion for the sport are a MUST. Our riggers must also be savvy with tools, comfortable with heights, very detail oriented, and work well with customers and co-workers. Please email a resume to [email protected] if you are interested. Or you are welcome to stop by the shop during normal business hours to discuss the position.

11/13/2023

Boat owners often ask us to estimate the price of a re-rig, which we are happy to do. But because every job is unique, we can only provide an educated guess. Here is an example...

A few weeks ago, we pulled the mast on a Catalina 40 to replace the standing rigging, and the mast pull took two riggers less than an hour. This morning the same riggers pulled the mast on another Catalina 40, but this one was stuck solid. The deck flexed as the crane started to lift. The guys backed off so as not to damage the boat and spent the next few hours carefully drilling out improperly installed Sikaflex around both the deck and keel step. We were lucky that there was enough of a gap around the mast to drill safely. (We once spoke with an owner who drilled into his mast, repeatedly, trying this himself. As we say... if you think a professional is expensive, hand the tool to an amateur.) So, long story short, we got the job done, but the labor was higher than we anticipated. And, at the end of the day, Rigworks bills actual time and materials.

09/27/2023

Another typical day at Rigworks... Lots of climbing and beautiful views.

10/10/2022

Have you met Sean? He is one of our amazing riggers here at Rigworks. Mark Butler took these great pictures of him working on a Hunter rig while dangling above beautiful San Diego Bay.

06/21/2022

Our team here at Rigworks was proud to sponsor last week's Beer Can Races on San Diego Bay. It was a pleasure to see so many of our favorite sailors both on the water and at the after-party at the Bali Hai Restaurant. If you haven't seen them yet, check out Cynthia Sinclair's amazing photos at...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cynthiasinclairphoto/albums/72177720299850087
We hope to see you on the water again this week! And, of course, if we can help you with any of your rigging needs, please give us a call.

05/02/2022

Rigworks was proud to sponsor the 2022 Yachting Cup this weekend, and our team members were, as always, happy to be racing in beautiful San Diego. Here is a link to some of the photos from the weekend. Enjoy!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdyc/albums/72177720298552494

By Simone Staff

01/13/2022

Rigworks is once again looking for a sailboat rigger to join our team. We are a well-respected rig shop on Shelter Island in San Diego with a very friendly staff and great benefits. We are looking for an experienced sailor who can use power tools, likes to build things, isn't afraid to climb a mast, is curious to learn more about sailboat rigging, and has a great work ethic.

Check out our website at: https://rigworks.com/ to find out more about us and then give us a call at 619-223-3788 or email us at [email protected]. We are happy to train new team members.

12/16/2021

We just finished re-rigging a beautiful Swan 46. The job included new BSI rod rigging, two lovely Reckmann furlers (MF-2/R30 - headsail & MF-1/R20 - staysail), running rigging, and a variety of new hardware.

This boat is over 30 years old and looks brand new. We should all age so well! This is a testament to the meticulous care and maintenance that her owners have lavished on her over the years.

10/12/2021

HELP WANTED!

Rigworks is desperately in need of an addition to our team. We are seeking a full time employee who will work in the shop/store to field customer inquiries, write estimates, manage showroom sales, order parts, and more. Although we are happy to train, familiarity with sailboat terms and fundamental sailing experience is a must.

Our work hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm here on beautiful Shelter Island. We are a cohesive, friendly team, and although Rigworks is a small family business, we offer excellent benefits.

If you or someone you know is interested, please give us a call at 619-223-3788. Robin will be leaving on maternity leave in two weeks, and we would love to have someone on staff prior to her departure. We have simply been too busy to look. This is not a temporary position and will continue after Robin returns in January.

06/07/2021

Rigworks is excited to be sponsoring this week's CRA Beer Can Race! We hope to see you out there, and at the party afterwards!

05/19/2021

Lady K, the gorgeous Tripp 77 we worked on through the pandemic, has lovely new rigging and is now headed south for Panama. We miss her captains, Richard and Steffi, who became more family than customers over the last year.
We craned the main and mizzen masts back into the boat on May 4th and our entire team celebrated with a shake-down sail on San Diego bay a few days later.
For those of you who have waited patiently for us to catch up on all our other jobs, we really appreciate it. We are working through our backlog and doing our best to keep you sailing!

03/02/2021

WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR AWESOME RIGWORKS CREW!
Know someone who may be a good candidate? Spread the word!

Rigworks Inc. Seeking Experienced Sailboat Rigger

COMPENSATION: Wages dependent on skill and experience
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time with benefits including medical,
dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays

RIGWORKS is a busy full service sailboat rigging shop in San Diego. We take pride in our exceptional workmanship, service and employee product knowledge. RIGWORKS has been supporting committed sailors and cruisers worldwide for twenty-nine years. We offer a long list of services pertaining to sailboat systems from the deck up. We also have an extensive store front with an unmatched combination of hardware selection and product knowledge. See our website at www.rigworks.com for full list of rigging services offered.

We are seeking an experienced rigger to become a valuable long-term asset to our team. If you are passionate about sailing, and meet the qualifications listed below, then this is the perfect position for you!

JOB DUTIES
• Troubleshoot, repair and install sailboat rigging and hardware in the field
• Fabricate standing rigging packages, both wire and rod, to exact specifications
• Measure, cut, splice and install running rigging on both cruising and high-performance sailboats
• Identify and order appropriate deck and mast hardware from our wide vendor network
• Service winches, furlers, and a variety of complex sailing systems
• Work confidently at the top of a mast
• Serve customers in the shop, in the field, and by phone
• Maintain shop tools and equipment

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
• Experience working on sailboats, a strong knowledge of sailing systems, and a passion to learn more to become an integral asset to our team
• Ability to earn new tasks quickly, take initiative and have a trainable personality
• Interact with employees, vendors, and customers in a kind and professional manner by phone and in person
• Juggle multiple projects with accuracy and organization
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and strong written communication skills
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Self-Motivated and reliable with great work ethic
• Clean driving record
• Must be looking for a long-term position within the company

EDUCATION
• High School Diploma Required

COMPENSATION
Wages depend on skills and experience. Rigworks is a great working environment that has a benefit plan unmatched in this industry, including medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, and fantastic employee discounts. Rigworks is family-owned, family-friendly, and has a casual dress code and environment.

TO APPLY
If you are interested, please email ([Email hidden]) or drop off a resume to us Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm for consideration. Please do not call our office in regards to this position as we are a busy shop. Interviews will be scheduled via call back from our office.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Rigworks, Inc.
2801 Carleton Street
San Diego, CA 92106
[Email hidden]
WWW.Rigworks.com

03/01/2021

Working with our riggers daily, I know how amazing they are. But it is always wonderful when you hear it directly from our customers...

Michael S. said on Feb 18, 2021
We are working on a re-rig of our Compass 47 which is 6 hours from us with Rigworks which is a 6 hour drive the other direction. This is definitely a challenging project for that reason. Robin and Logan have been fantastic to work with and scrambled to make sure we got what we needed on time. I will definitely use them in the future.

Sean P. said on Feb 11, 2021
Rigworks came to the rescue. Big job requires knowledgeable people and these guys have what it takes. I would trust these guys with just about anything to do with boats. I have worked with all sorts of people in the boating industry all around the world and when it comes to doing the job these guys are number one. Once they take on your job you can relax, scheduling anywhere in the world is difficult most people just make you wait and give excuses all day long (no shows) but not these guys. Rigworks stands by their commitment if you can get through the front desk they are worth it. To get started I had to physically go into the shop pay a down payment and then did I stepped behind the desk and put my name on the schedule. I did what I had to do to get on the schedule and they did what it took to fix my boat right. Thank you to everyone that works at Rigworks and works with Rigworks I could not have done it without you all.

Vic R. said on Feb 11, 2021
Helpful staff, great products and lower priced than Tiffany's by the Sea (West Marine) and most importantly, experts in their field.

Thank you for the lovely compliments!