Tinsmith Job Description
Tinsmith Job Description Template
Tinsmiths expertly craft, repair, and install tin or sheet iron items. Responsibilities encompass designing custom pieces, restoring antique items, and ensuring safety standards. Tasks involve cutting, bending, and shaping metal.
Responsibilities:
- Design and create metal objects using hand tools and machinery
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and sketches to determine project specifications
- Measure and mark sheet metal for cutting and shaping, using ruler, compass, soapstone, and other measuring and marking instruments
- Operate metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
- Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, and downspouts
- Inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers
- Repair and maintain sheet metal products and equipment, including duct systems, commercial kitchen equipment, and air handling units
- Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to discuss project requirements and progress
Requirements:
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience in working with sheet metal and other materials used in the tinsmithing trade
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools such as shears, hammers, and soldering irons
- Knowledge of various welding techniques including TIG, MIG, and arc welding
- Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality finished products
- Physical dexterity and ability to work in a variety of positions and environments
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Understanding of workplace safety regulations and ability to follow safety procedures at all times