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7266 – Blacksmiths and Die Setters

Blacksmiths forge a variety of metal items, such as tools, chains, wrought iron fixtures, agricultural implements and structural components. Die setters set up forging machines, such as forging presses, drop hammers, forging rolls and upsetters. They are employed primarily by fabricated metal products, machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing companies.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Anvilsmith
  • Blacksmith
  • Blacksmith - manufacturing
  • Die setter
  • Hammersmith
  • Toolsmith
  • Anvilsmith
  • Blacksmith
  • Die setter
  • Hammersmith
  • Toolsmith

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Blacksmiths perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Heat metal items in forge
    • Hammer, punch, cut or otherwise form metal workpieces into desired shapes and sizes
    • Forge special tools from metal or devise special jigs or fixtures
    • Temper, harden or anneal forged items
    • Shape metal using power forging machinery.
  • Die setters perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Select dies for forging according to work order and specifications
    • Position, align and bolt dies to ram and anvil of power presses and hammers
    • Check initial operation of forging machine to ensure that machine is set up properly for use by forging machine operators.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Several years of experience as a forging machine operator may be required.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
7 – Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
Skill level
B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
Major group
72 – Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators
Minor group
726 – Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0