Shipbuilding Interior Woodworker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A profession that handles wooden panels and furniture used in ship interiors from material selection to processing, installation, and finishing.

Description

Shipbuilding interior woodworkers are responsible for fabricating, installing, and finishing wooden structures and interior materials inside ships. They select materials suited to the unique curved shapes and waterproof, durable environments of ships, and precisely perform marking, cutting, assembly, polishing, painting, etc., based on blueprints. Work is carried out inside ships or in dry docks, collaborating with other trades while being mindful of safety, quality, and deadlines.

Future Outlook

Although demand for interiors fluctuates with shipping demand and increases in luxury cruise ships, skilled workers in high-quality wooden interiors are steadily in demand.

Personality Traits

Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High spatial recognition ability / Meticulous / Physically strong

Work Style

Dry Dock Work / Indoor and Outdoor / Shift Work / Team Work

Career Path

Apprentice → Craftsman → Group Leader/Leader → Site Supervisor → Skills Instructor

Required Skills

Blueprint Reading (Ship Interiors) / Hand Tools and Power Tools Operation / Joining and Finishing Technology / Measurement and Marking Technology / Wood Processing Technology

Recommended Skills

3D Surveying Equipment Operation / Anti-corrosion and Waterproofing Processing Technology / CAD (2D) / Painting

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because precise processing and finishing are required.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to prolonged standing work and frequent handling of heavy members.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis There is reading of blueprint dimensions, but little advanced calculation.

Related Qualifications

  • Crane Operator
  • Slinging Skills Training

Aliases

  • Ship Interior Woodworker
  • Shipbuilding Interior Carpenter

Related Jobs

  • Architectural Carpenter
  • Interior Craftsman
  • Shipbuilding Carpenter

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