Forge Assistant: Blacksmith's Helper

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Blacksmith's Helper in Brooklyn. Under direct supervision you will assist Blacksmiths in general blacksmith work, attend a forge, and help with heating and shaping metal parts.

This position requires three years of related experience or an equivalent. Preferred qualifications include FDNY Certificates of Fitness, NY driver license, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time paid experience as a Blacksmith's Helper or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-60, G60) and related licenses.
• Valid New York State driver license.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assist Blacksmiths in doing general blacksmith work.
• Look after and attend a forge.
• Wield a sledge or ball peen hammer and handle tongs.
• Look after tools such as tongs, hammers and swedges.
• Place and heat pieces to be worked.
• Assist in the forging and shaping, manually or by power hammer, of angle irons, bridle irons, tools, automobile parts or other similar pieces of equipment.
• Assist in the repair of iron parts of trucks, automobiles, carts, sweepers, enclosures and other equipment.

Skills

Three years of experience as Blacksmth

Strong interpersonal skills

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

New York State driver license

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Blacksmith's Helper in Brooklyn. Under direct supervision you will assist Blacksmiths in general blacksmith work, attend a forge, and help with heating and shaping metal parts.

This position requires three years of related experience or an equivalent. Preferred qualifications include FDNY Certificates of Fitness, NY driver license, and strong interpersonal skills.