Blacksmith

Basic Function

Heats steel, bending material to varying degrees using a variety of manual and automated equipment.

General Job Responsibilities

• Measure completed product to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Utilize Di-Acro and Pedrick and hydraulic presses to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
• Regularly stand, walk, twist, push and pull.
• Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Read work orders to determine quantity and specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Load metal pieces of material into dies or bending tools.
• Clean and lubricate machines.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and other specifications before starting any forging process.
• Heat metal pieces in forges or furnaces until hot enough to use hammers, tongs, and other tools to bend, cut, and shape the heated metal.
• Apply various methods to harden or temper metal pieces, altering their physical properties as needed.
• Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out industrial components.
• Maintain and ensure proper operation of blacksmithing tools and equipment.
• Set up and operate Armada and Marvel saws to cut metal and other materials.
• Select and install saw blades and other attachments according to specifications.
• Filer, grind, and smooth rough edges and surfaces.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and other specifications in regard to forging process.
• Ability to operate/use various measuring tools including micrometers, calipers and tape measures.
• Hand tool experience - grinders, hammers, tongs, pliers, and other blacksmith tools.
• Ability to manipulate heated material in forges/furnaces.
• Team oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.
• Somewhat stooping and squatting.
• Routinely lift 60 lbs.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Work in collaboration with other industrial professionals, such as welders, machinists, and engineers.
• Required to wear all OSHA mandated safety equipment and to adhere to all company safety practices and policies.
• Willingness to independently continue the learning process.
• Conduct all interactions with customers (internal and external), vendors, field sales representatives, co-workers, and supervisors in a focused, positive, courteous and respectful manner.
• Regular attendance is an essential element of the job.