INVESTIGATION OF WELDER SELECTION PARAMETERS BASED ON FUZZY ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS IN SHIPBUILDING

Abstract

Today, it is very significant to select appropriate welders in shipbuilding industry. The fact that there is a really tough competition between shipyards triggers the increasing of welder quality. Higher welder quality means higher quality welding workmanship. If a shipyard has a high quality workmanship, it has bigger competitive power than its rivals. Therefore, shipyard management must take welder selection into more consideration. In this study, the weights of welder selection parameters of shipyards were determined by utilizing Chang’s extent analysis method. In this way, it is aimed to understand the point of view of shipyards in selecting welder. In addition, taking into account the important parameters in welder selection, the welders can improve their weak sides. Consequently, the results obtained from this study are believed to be a guide for the people who want to work as a welder in shipyards.