Ship Carpenter and Joiner

Ship Carpenter and Joiner

Well versed with reading  blueprints to determine dimensions of furnishings in ships or boats.

Shaping and laminating wood to form parts of ship, using steam chambers, clamps, glue, and jigs.  Knowledge of repairing structural woodwork and replacing defective parts and equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Shaping irregular parts and trims excess material from bulkhead and furnishings to ensure fit meets specifications. Constructing  floors, doors, and partitions, using woodworking machines, hand tools, and power tools.

Cutting wood or glass to specified dimensions, using hand tools and power tools. Assembling and installing hardware, gaskets, floors, furnishings, or insulation, using adhesive, hand tools, and power tools. Transfering dimensions or measurements of wood parts or bulkhead on plywood, using measuring instruments and marking devices. etc.