Vessel engine assembler

Code 8211.7

Vessel engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form engines used for all types of vessels such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboard motors, two-stroke or four-stroke diesel engines and, in some cases, marine steam engines. They review specifications and technical drawings to determine materials and assembly instructions. They inspect and test the engines and reject malfunctioning components.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • engine components
  • operation of different engines
  • mechanics
  • mechanics of vessels
  • quality standards

Skills and competences

  • Montar equipos
  • Montar rótulas, casquillos y rodamientos
  • align components
  • apply health and safety standards
  • apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
  • bolt engine parts
  • use technical documentation
  • ensure equipment availability
  • ensure vessel compliance with regulations
  • read engineering drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • troubleshoot
  • fasten components
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • use power tools

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences