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coppersmith Occupational skill for the role 'coppersmith' (also: non-ferrous metal worker, brass worker, copper fabricator, coppersmith brazer, decorative coppersmith, pipefitter). Use when the user asks for typical coppersmith work such as: Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.; Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.; Tack-weld fitted parts together.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  2. Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
  3. Tack-weld fitted parts together.
  4. Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
  5. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
  6. Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  7. Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
  8. Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • 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

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2d6d4cb2-5d46-4d1f-939b-7f55c02c64cb), ONET 30.3 (51-2041.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*