Description
Marine upholsterers manufacture, assemble and repair interior components for all types of boats. They use power tools, hand tools and shop equipment to prepare and fasten materials and apply finishes. They also inspect incoming materials and prepare the boat interior for new components.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
fasten componentsuse power toolsapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesalign componentsapply health and safety standardsread standard blueprintstroubleshoottest electronic unitsuse technical documentationwear appropriate protective gearread engineering drawingssew pieces of fabricrepair wiringinstall wall coveringsperform upholstery repairidentify customer's needsaccurately estimate work hoursprovide customized upholsterysew textile-based articlesuse manual sewing techniquesinstall transport equipment lightingmanufacture fabric furnishingsinstall transport vehicle interior componentsinstall low voltage wiringintegrate system componentsinstall floor coveringsupholster transport equipment's interior piecescut fabricsinstall plumbing systemsinspect quality of productskeep records of work progress