About the role
Blacksmiths are craftsmen who work with metal to create various objects, tools, or structural elements. They use traditional techniques such as forging at the anvil and modern methods like welding. Education can vary from apprenticeships to vocational training in forging and metalworking.Responsibilities
Blacksmiths heat metals to high temperatures and shape them using hammers and anvils. They perform tasks such as forging, welding, and assembling metal structures. Maintenance of equipment and tools as well as quality control of the finished work are important parts of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Blacksmiths master techniques such as forging, welding, and metalworking. They use tools like forges, hammers, anvils, and tongs, as well as modern equipment like welding machines. Craftsmanship, creativity, and good physical strength are central attributes in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are ritningsläsning, smide and byggnadssmide.