United States
Sector
Keyword
Fitter, Marine
Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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The tasks of a Fitter, Marine is expected to perform include:
Repairing, servicing and overhauling engines and accessories of ships, boats etc., under guidance of Marine Engineer
Examining drawings and other specification
Checking and measuring parts for flaws and other accuracy of fit using gauges, micrometres etc.
Removing defect by chipping, filing, scraping, grinding and does other supplementary tooling as necessary
Assembling engines and auxiliary machinery in position
Testing completed assembly and making necessary adjustments
Dismantling partly and complete machinery in ship
Removing and replacing worn and damaged parts
Reassembling parts as per drawings under guidance of Marine Engineer using hand and portable tools
Testing and inspecting installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials and removes defects
Ability to use tools like lathe, grinder, milling machine, drilling machine, power tools, etc.
Knowledge of doing welding and fitting jobs
Familiar with assembly of engineering components
Knowledge of mechanical assembly
Well-versed in operation of computerised production machines
Knowledge of welding of materials at various locations on the ship
Ability to allocate work, maintain discipline and ensure that tasks are properly completed by ratings
Proficient in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of engine room
Knowledge of proper stowing of tools, maintenance and stowing of hydraulic tools, fitting and turning equipment?s
Ability to assist the deck crew with mooring and unmooring the vessel
Ability to attend to minor electrical defects
Knowledge of keeping watch on engine, boiler and other machinery and assisting in their operation
Ability to focus for long hours
Diligent and hardworking
Ability to follow instructions
Good communication skills
Physically fit
Mechanical ability
It is a not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work is not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Shipyard usually sails for 5/6 days a week and works for 9/11 hours every day. This may vary from shipyard to shipyard
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards may include exhaustion, fatigue, stress, cuts and bruises, electric shock, etc.
Health hazards include exposure to extreme weather, exposure to electric circuits, handling sharp tools, etc.
For Freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 7,000 per month
For Candidates with 2 -3 years of experience - INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Shipping Industry in India
Indian shipping industry plays a crucial role in Indian economy. As 90% of the nation?s trade by volume is done via sea. India has been the largest merchant shipping fleet among the developing nations. Indian shipping industry supports transportation of national and international cargos and also provides various other facilities such as ship building, ship repairing, lighthouse facilities, freight forwarding, etc. Indian shipping industry with emergence of globalisation and liberalisation is firmly ready to acquire new dimensions in terms of demand and infrastructural development. While in knowledge based economy, soft intangible parameters like human capital, information technology and expertise are becoming increasingly important for increasing innumerable opportunities. Today India has become the source of quality seafarers to global ship owners. Indian shipping firms normally rely on the inherent IT skills of Indians to play a pivotal role in IT activity involved in international shipping and the country can come up with a business centre for information processing requirements of the international ship owners.
Job Opportunities in Shipping Industry
Shipping industry offers job opportunities for thousands of people in India. Shipping job is one of the oldest careers offered with charm, income and a unique lifestyle. Usually shipping jobs in India are found in major cities with various ports and even non-port cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru. The jobs include merchant navy, cruise ship, freight, bulk carrier companies and oil tanker jobs. And even in many international cruise ship companies which are connected to India there are other jobs like nursing, cruise ship nurse, cargo ship, marine medical jobs and cruise ship summer jobs in India.
Indian Navy
Shipping companies across India
Cities across India
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Navigator Ship Management
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Pondicherry University
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Government of India Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training(CIFNET
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