Job Description:

• 1) Fabricates and repairs equipment used in loading and unloading ships' cargoes: Operates power sewing machine to patch and seam canvas hatch tents.

• 2) Inserts grommets into and attaches ropes to tent.

• 3) Cuts lumber into specified lengths and constructs cargo boards, using carpenter's handtools and power tools.

• 4) Splices ropes and cables to make and repair slings and spreaders, using marlin spike and splicing vise.

• 5) Replaces defective parts of scrapers and clamshells, using wrenches, punches, hammers, and chainfalls.

• 6) Gathers information as to type of cargo, terminal facilities, and loading and unloading schedule to determine what gear is necessary to perform work.

• 7) Transports gear to dock by truck.

• 8) Installs cargo-handling equipment on deck of vessel.

• 9) Transfers gear from vessel to vessel to obtain greater utilization.