Ship Carpenter Resume

If you are searching for a ship carpenter job, you have to be aware of how to go about framing a ship carpenter resume in a proper, professional manner. In order to do so, it is essential that we look at the particulars of the job a ship carpenter has to do. Usually, ship carpenters are assigned to different sections of the ship and they are made to supervise, or play a subordinating role in the assembling or building of essential working parts of that part of the ship.

A ship carpenter's job may also demand the following of him:

• Ship-building skills (ability to participate in building the ship from scratch)
• Ship-finishing skills (putting finishing touches to the ship, including varnishing)
• Ship-repairing skills (ability to repair broken furniture or broken ship parts, on demand)
• Engine Setting (Guiding the physical installation of the ship's engine)
• Cabinet, door, and porthole construction and installation
• Ability to apply and install the aluminum siding to the ship's body
• Devoting time to serve as an "on journey/journeyman"ship carpenter

Requirements of a Ship Carpenter

The ship carpenter's job is much more challenging than the work of a regular carpenter as they are not only required to engage in carpentry related to wood (woodwork), but also carpentry related to metal, and, if he happens to be a supervising carpenter, the foresight to plan out proper spatial arrangements for the engine, furniture, wheel of the ship, et cetera.

A ship carpenter is supposed to be in peak physical condition in order to wield even the heaviest of tools for ship modifications.

Below is included a sample resume for a ship carpenter:

Personal Details

Name: Samuel Hunter
Birth date: 1/ 6/1973
Address: 12 Bellwether Way,
Bellingham, WA 87365
Telephone: (567) 292.4321
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married
Driver's license: Yes

Introduction

Certified by the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association to work in building and repairing ship wooden structures. Starting with timber work and ending with design finishing, I have the necessary training and a comprehensive experience of eight years enables me to professionally fulfill the tasks of a ship carpenter.

Objective

My objective is to offer my technical skills and abilities as a carpenter in the construction of ships and contribute to the improvement of the company's products.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in ship building techniques and woodworking techniques and procedures
• Training and experience in carpentry, ship building and repair
• Physical strength and manual dexterity
• Over 6 years of experience in this domain
• Technical abilities and ability to work with blueprints
• Ability to work in a team for long hours
• Computer knowledge: basic computer literacy
• Ability to work with hazardous material

Ship Carpenter, 1995–2010

Responsibilities

• Performing structural ship construction and woodwork
• Reading blueprints and following technical instructions
• Working with technical equipment and specific tools
• Solving occurring building problems
• Repairing ship
• Rectifying problems in trueness of structure
• Performing wood work like building or repairing cabinet, floors, framework or other wooden fixtures used in building by carpenter's hand tools, or power tools
• Making frames using carpentry tools, screws, nails, pins and glue
• Checking floor tile, siding, glass or woodwork for any damage or seepage
• Using ladder or scaffolding for repairing structures above ground level
• Making estimates for the repair work for clients or employs
• Filling up any seepage or damage in plaster and sand patch using carpentry equipments
• Taking care of heating or electrical work by hiring a specialist sub contractor
• Keeping work area safe by following safety rules and regulations
• Cutting wood or glasses to the given size and shape using hand and power tools
• Ensuring functionality and safety of ship woodwork and wood finishing

Education and Training

American Boat Builders and Repairers Association Vocational Certificate

Areas of interest

• Engineering
• Wood sculpture
• Ships and boats
• Mathematics
• Sea diving
• Driving
• Music
• Water snookering
• Swimming

References

Available if needed