What is a blacksmith and how to become one

Key steps to become a blacksmith

1. Explore blacksmith education requirements

   Most common blacksmith degrees

   Bachelor's

   43.9 %

   High School Diploma

   18.1 %

   Associate

   16.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific blacksmith skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	37.40%
   Aluminum	23.55%
   Hand Tools	9.99%
   Torches	5.11%
   Drill Press	4.82%

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3. Complete relevant blacksmith training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New blacksmiths learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a blacksmith based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real blacksmith resumes.

4. Research blacksmith duties and responsibilities

   • Experience in all fields of welding: stick, mig, tig, pipe fitting.
   • Perform weld repairs using the mig and tig process.
   • Weld copper anodes to pots using the mig process.
   • Fabricate local signs from aluminum weld with steel, neon light mapping and LEDlights.

5. Prepare your blacksmith resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your blacksmith resume.

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6. Apply for blacksmith jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a blacksmith job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams