Ship Hull Assembly Carpenter

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A craftsman who uses timber to assemble the ship's framework and hull plating, ensuring watertightness and strength.

Description

Ship hull assembly carpenters cut, shape, and join wooden ships' frameworks (frames) and outer plating (planks) to complete the hull. They interpret design drawings, perform wood bending processing, joining with adhesives and metal fittings, and waterproofing treatments. They work in shipyards or dedicated workshops, collaborating with teams to handle construction ranging from large vessels to small leisure boats.

Future Outlook

Demand for traditional wooden ships is limited, but needs exist in cultural property restoration and leisure boat markets. Skill succession is a challenge.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Factory Employment / Multi-Skilled Worker / On-Site Work / Team-Based

Career Path

Apprentice → Craftsman (Woodworking) → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Independent - Workshop Management

Required Skills

Bentwood Processing Technique / Drawing Interpretation / Securing Technique / Timber Cutting and Forming / Waterproof Sealing Technique

Recommended Skills

CAD / Painting and Finishing Technique / Polishing Technique

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Requires precision to fit boards without gaps.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Involves handling heavy timber and frequent long hours of standing work outdoors.
Planning & Organization Requires planning of work procedures and material management.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Only basic dimensional measurements are needed; no advanced calculations required.
Stress Tolerance Work pressure is relatively low.

Aliases

  • Boat Builder
  • Ship Carpenter

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