Profession 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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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Traditional wood caulking materials

  The various materials traditionally used to fill the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as, burlap, cotton and white lead.

• Wood caulking processes

  The 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.

Skills

• Ensure integrity of hull

  Ensure sure that water does not break the hull; prevent progressive flooding.

• Wear appropriate protective gear

  Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

• Handle chemicals

  Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.

• Calculate materials

  Determine the amount and the kind of materials necessary to build certain machines or equipment.

• Clean equipment

  Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.

• Apply health and safety standards

  Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

• Ensure vessel compliance with regulations

  Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB