Ship Engine Dismantling Worker
せんぱくきかんかいたいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing and processing job that disassembles and dismantles aging ship engines (engines), recovers, and recycles metal parts.
Description
Ship engine dismantling workers are specialists who remove engines from scrapped ships or ships after maintenance and disassemble and dismantle them. At the work site, they first secure the engine, cut and remove piping and attached parts, and drain and process hydraulic and lubrication systems. They use arc welding or gas cutting to separate large parts such as frames and cylinder heads, and transport them using cranes or forklifts. The recovered metal parts are sorted as scrap and handed over to recycling companies. During operations, heavy equipment operation, safety and health management, and environmental conservation measures are essential, and teams collaborate to proceed efficiently and safely.
Future Outlook
With the demand for scrapping and recycling aging ships, stable job openings are expected. Due to strengthened environmental regulations and safety standards, the value of personnel equipped with both technical and management skills will increase.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / High safety awareness / No aversion to manual labor / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Site Worker → Group Leader → Site Manager → Safety Manager → Independent (Waste Material Collection Business)
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift, Crane) / Metal Cutting Processing / Safety Management Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Basic Mechanical Engineering Knowledge / Gas Cutting / Welding Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp small parts and piping connections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for carrying heavy parts, crane operations, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of work in high places, confined spaces, and noisy environments, with significant mental and physical stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people collaborate on heavy equipment operation and parts transportation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mainly involves routine tasks that do not require original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities to perform complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welder
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Ship Engine Dismantling Operator
- Ship Engine Dismantling Worker
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