Welding skills are in high demand in many sectors of manufacturing and construction. Welding and the cruise ship industry may not necessarily come to mind but with a projected growth in the number of people booking cruises, there may be opportunities for welder especially those with additional shipfitting and pipefitting skills.
The cruise industry is seeing an increase in travelers. One industry expert expects 23 million passengers to book a cruise sometime during 2016 and ten new ships are launching in 2016 with a majority of these passengers coming from North America. The industry is looking to expand its reach in Europe and Asia where there is an untapped market. 1 Someone needs to build, maintain, and fix the cruise ships which could expand the job opportunities for welders with shipfitting experience.
Shipfitters – Shipfitters positions parts of the hull construction. 2 They need to be able to read blueprints and then follow exact specifications to fabricate, assemble, modify, repair, and install metal plates, shaped-metal items, parts, and piping that are an integrated part of the ship's structure.
Welding at all angles in small spaces – Learn safety techniques for working in tight spaces and restricted positions without over-extending the body or being injured.
Using mirrors for welding – Learn the techniques of how to make welds while looking at a mirror to observe the work efforts in spaces too small to permit a direct view of the work area.
Working with ceramic-backing and high-strength/exotic alloys, made from copper, nickel, and titanium.
Shipfitting training at TWS can be completed in as little as 10 months, creating a pathway to a promising career as a welder or shipfitter in a short period of time in the booming cruise ship industry of 2016 and beyond. Contact TWS today to learn more about vocational programs.