Blacksmith Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Blacksmith:
- Blacksmiths must master safe and effective forge operation
- Good spatial skills are essential when reading blueprints to create products.
- Must be skilled in working with manual tools such as a hammer, anvil and power tools such as drills, hydraulic presses and air chisels.
- Must have stamina and endurance
- Technical aptitude
- Must be physically fit.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Blacksmith skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Blacksmith roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.