WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Shapes bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and
hammering to produce or repair metal articles.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• studies drawings or specifications to determine job
  requirements
• selects metal stock and heats it in forges
• observes the colour and temperature of metal in furnaces and
  removes and positions metal on anvils or other working
  surfaces
• hammers, punches or cuts metal to size and shape using hand
  tools or presses
• verifies the dimensions of forging visually and using measuring
  instruments
• forge-welds parts together by heating, applying flux and
  hammering
• anneals, tempers and hardens finished articles by heating and
  quenching in oil or water bath, or cooling gradually in air
• directs other workers to hold tools and assist in lifting and
  holding workpieces during hammering
• may make and repair agricultural or mining and quarrying
  machinery
• may forge cold metal
  Specialisations:

Hammer Smith
Spring Maker
Tool Smith

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MAJOR GROUP
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