Fitter

This position shall carry out the work orders given by the Staff Chief Engineer, Chief Electrical Engineer or
Accommodations Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and
throughout the ship.
It is every employee’s responsibility to always conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner. This
consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the
presence of guest contact and crewmember areas.
Assist in the repair, overhaul and general maintenance (preventive and unscheduled) of the following
systems and equipment (all of these under the direct or indirect supervision of the engineers onboard):

AC Systems
-Chiller units
- Filters chiller water distribution
- Ventilation, heating and air condition systems in staterooms, crew cabins, public spaces and corridors
- Change AC filters
- Support AC system overhauls
Refrigeration equipment
- Ice making equipment
- Refrigerators - all types
Engine Systems
- Pumps
- Main and auxiliary engines
- Propulsion and auxiliary systems
- Vacuum systems
- Fuel filters and fuel distribution systems
Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Switchboard systems
- Power distribution systems
- Phone systems
- Bridge and engine equipment
- Transformers
- Audio and video
- Automation systems
- Lighting systems, including running wire and changing light bulbs
- Run diagnostic systems as needed and directed by engineering staff
Safety and Security equipment
Elevators and Escalators
Galley and pantry equipment
Laundry equipment

Other miscellaneous equipment onboard as directed from engineering management team
• General steel work activities, including but not exclusive of welding, including
TIG and MIG, lathe operations, sheet metal work, pipe fitting and installation.
• Arranging tools needed and returning them after the job is completed
• Cleaning up after completion of any job carried out under his supervision
• As requested, assist the Technical Support Officer in receiving spare parts and
deliveries, maintain all store areas organized and support the storage and
removal of parts for maintenance throughout the vessel.

General Requirements:
• Minimum of two years previously in similar position.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
• Maintain current STCW training
• Completed Fire-Fighting trainin

Qualifications & Training:
• Welding Certificate by one of the following LR, ABS, DNV, BV, GL
• Valid Motorman's or electrician license
• Knowledge of propulsion systems. Knowledge of auxiliary systems such as,
hydraulic, water and sewage
• 2 years prior specific craftsman experience
• Computer science degree with basic database knowledge

Language Requirements:
• Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
• Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written
procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in
written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond
to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in
emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and
legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to
receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the
lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds