Ship Carpenter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of manufacturing and repairing ship hulls by processing and assembling timber based on design blueprints.
Description
Ship carpenters at shipyards or boatyards process, assemble, and repair the wooden parts of ships based on design blueprints and specifications. They select appropriate timber and use hand tools such as handsaws, planes, and chisels, or power tools, to shape frames, planks, and decks. They perform waterproofing to seal joints, painting, and hardware installation to ensure durability and watertightness. They also handle repairs and modifications to aging hulls, collaborating with metalworkers and painters.
Future Outlook
While the aging of workers bearing traditional skills is progressing, demand for small ships and leisure boats remains stable. Succession of skills and introduction of new materials are challenges, but demand as a specialized profession is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Ship Carpenter → Qualified Ship Carpenter → Chief Ship Carpenter → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Waterproofing Technology / Wood Processing Technology / Woodworking Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Assembly of Metal Parts / CAD Operation / Painting and Anti-Corrosion Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in wood dimensions affect the watertightness of the hull. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy timber and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires ingenuity to adjust uneven members and seal gaps. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is dimensional measurement but little advanced mathematical analysis. |
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