coppersmith
Coppersmiths craft and repair items made of non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and similar materials. They shape and form the raw materials into objects of practical or artistic purpose using smithing tools. Professional coppersmiths create detailed and highly technical devices using appropriate smithing techniques.
Also called: copper craftsman, pipe fabricator, copper craftswoman, pipefitter, brass fabricator, copper fabricator, decorative coppersmith, non-ferrous metal worker
- 25
- essential skills
- 15
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- boilermaker6 skills in common
- chemical metallurgist6 skills in common
- metallurgist6 skills in common
- ornamental metal worker6 skills in common
- process metallurgist6 skills in common
- blacksmith5 skills in common
- tool and die maker5 skills in common
- welder5 skills in common
Essential skills
25- apply precision metalworking techniques
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- apply smithing techniques
- assess suitability of metal types for specific application
- cast metal
- chemical technologies in metal manufacture
- cold forging
- cut metal products
- design drawings
- ensure correct metal temperature
- forging processes
- manipulate copper
- manipulate metal
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- mark processed workpiece
- non-ferrous metal processing
- operate precision measuring equipment
- produce customised products
- smooth burred surfaces
- types of metal
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work in metal manufacture teams
Optional skills
15- admit basic metals to furnace
- concretise artistic concept
- define artistic approach
- extract materials from furnace
- heat metals
- hot forging
- join metals
- load materials into furnace
- maintain furnace temperature
- manage artistic career
- manage artistic project
- metal joining technologies
- operate furnace
- select artistic materials to create artworks
- work independently as an artist
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