Blacksmiths

Summary:

- Scraping and grinding metals to remove defects such as dents or scratches
- Inspecting work orders to ensure they are accurate and complete
- Hammering heated metal to shape it, using pneumatic hammers, hand hammers, or power hammers
- Repairing damaged equipment with methods such as welding or soldering
- Heating and shaping metal to create tools and other products
- Cleaning and preparing raw materials such as iron or steel for use in manufacturing
- Operating a forge to melt metals and shape them into new products
- Welding materials together using an arc welder
- Operating machinery such as a furnace or forge to melt and shape metals

**Working conditions**:

- The blacksmith’s work is physically demanding, and the work environment is hot, dirty, and noisy. Blacksmiths work in foundries, forges, or shops, and they may be exposed to fumes, heat, and noise. They may work long hours, and their work may be repetitive. However, blacksmiths find their work to be challenging and satisfying, and they take pride in their skills.

**Salary**: From AED1,500.00 per month