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Blacksmiths and Die Setters  (NOC 7266)
Kingston - Pembroke Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Blacksmiths forge a variety of metal items, such as tools, chains, wrought iron fixtures, agricultural implements and structural components. Die setters set up forging machines, such as forging presses, drop hammers, forging rolls and upsetters. They are employed primarily by fabricated metal products, machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing companies.

anvilsmith, blacksmith, die setter, hammersmith, toolsmith.

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Blacksmiths perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Heat metal items in forge
  • Hammer, punch, cut or otherwise form metal workpieces into desired shapes and sizes
  • Forge special tools from metal or devise special jigs or fixtures
  • Temper, harden or anneal forged items
  • Shape metal using power forging machinery.
Die setters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Select dies for forging according to work order and specifications
  • Position, align and bolt dies to ram and anvil of power presses and hammers
  • Check initial operation of forging machine to ensure that machine is set up properly for use by forging machine operators.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Education & Job Requirements for Blacksmiths and Die Setters in Kingston - Pembroke Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Employment Requirements

Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Several years of experience as a forging machine operator may be required.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification 2006 - HRSDC ]

Regulation by Province/Territory

Some provinces and territories regulate certain professions and trades while others do not. If you have a licence to work in one province, your licence may not be accepted in other provinces or territories. Consult the table below to determine in which province or territory your occupation/trade is regulated.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Province and Territory Regulation
Alberta
Not regulated
British Columbia
Not regulated
Manitoba
Not regulated
New Brunswick
Not regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Not regulated
Northwest Territories
Not regulated
Nova Scotia
Not regulated
Nunavut
Not regulated
Ontario
Not regulated
Prince Edward Island
Not regulated
Québec
Not regulated
Saskatchewan
Not regulated
Yukon
Not regulated
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Education Programs

Programs in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation (Blacksmiths and Die Setters):

[ Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada ]
Information for Newcomers

Credential Assessment

Provincial credential assessment services assess academic credentials for a fee. Contact a regulatory body or other organization to determine if you need an assessment before spending money on one that is not required or recognized.

The assessment will tell you how your education compares with educational standards in the province or territory where you are planning to settle can help you in your job search.

[ Source: Foreign Credential Recognitionn Program - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Kingston - Pembroke Region and Ontario tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.