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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 9329

Wood caulker

Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.

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Rate 5 of the 10 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

calculate materials to build equipment

handle chemicals

ensure integrity of hull

wear appropriate protective gear

clean equipment

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (10)

traditional wood caulking materialstraditional wood caulking materialsThe various materials traditionally used to fill the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as, burlap, cotton and white lead.types of woodtypes of woodTypes of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.wood caulking processeswood caulking processesThe various processes of filling the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as using cotton and oakam, hot pitch or marine sealants.calculate materials to build equipmentcalculate materials to build equipmentDetermine the amount and the kind of materals necessary to build certain machines or equipment.handle chemicalshandle chemicalsSafely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.ensure integrity of hullensure integrity of hullEnsure sure that water does not break through the hull; prevent progressive flooding.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.ensure vessel compliance with regulationsensure vessel compliance with regulationsInspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.apply health and safety standardsapply health and safety standardsAdhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Optional (11) — show
apply preliminary treatment to workpiecesapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesApply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.dispose of hazardous wastedispose of hazardous wasteDispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.use power toolsuse power toolsOperate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.warm marine gluewarm marine glueHeat marine glue safely according to specifications and recipe.coat seams with hot pitchcoat seams with hot pitchCoat seams between planks with hot pitch to make them watertight by using a mop.assist in ship maintenanceassist in ship maintenanceContribute to shipboard maintenance and repair using painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment. Execute routine maintenance and repair procedures. Dispose safely waste materials. Appl...coat seams with puttycoat seams with puttyCoat seams between planks of boats with putty to make them watertight.operate hot glue gunoperate hot glue gunOperate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.remove excess glueremove excess glueRemove surplus of glue with a scraper.apply rubber sealantapply rubber sealantUse the appropriate rubber sealant to fill up seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight.remove old caulkingremove old caulkingUse reaming iron and mallet to hammer old caulking from the seams of a boat.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a wood caulker do?

Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.

What skills does a wood caulker need?

A wood caulker needs 10 essential skills, including traditional wood caulking materials, types of wood, wood caulking processes, calculate materials to build equipment, handle chemicals.

Will AI replace wood caulker jobs?

The AI disruption score for wood caulker is 17/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: calculate materials to build equipment, apply health and safety standards, ensure vessel compliance with regulations. Most resilient: coat seams with putty, remove old caulking, coat seams with hot pitch.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupLabourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport
Essential Skills10

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