Coppersmith jobs in Finland
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.
Coppersmith – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.90 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 14.68 €/h |
| Top tenth | 24.84 €/h |
| Employees | 3,446 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.13 €/h | 101 |
| Men | 18.97 €/h | 3,345 |
Coppersmith - Which skills are essential?
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
Pour liquid metal into the hollow cavity of a mould, which contains the future product's desired shape, place it into a furnace and then cool it and let it solidify.
The chemical procedures and technologies used in basic metal production.
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
The production of metal structures for construction.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
Apply techniques and use technologies in relation to the various smithing processes, including sculpting, forging, upsetting, heat treating, and finishing.
The manufacture of flatware , hollowware , dinnerware and other non-electrical utensils for use at the table or in the kitchen.
Ability to work confidently within a metal manufacturing group with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
The manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and other articles of that typr, uninsulated or insulated cable not capable of being used as a conductor of electricity, coated or cored wire as well as barbed wire, wire fencing, grill, netting, cloth etc. Manufacture of coated electrodes for electric arc-welding, nails and pins, chain and springs (except watch springs): as well as leaves for springs.
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
The various processes in the metalforming practices of forging, such as swaging, open-die forging, automatic hot forging, cogging, impression-die forging, roll forging, upsetting, press forging, and others.
Shape and manipulate copper materials using the appropriate non-ferrous metal processing techniques. Form the copper object into a product of practical or artistic use.
Comply with precision standards specific to an organisation or product in metalworking, involved in processes such as engraving, precise cutting, welding.
The metalworking process of forging whilst hot metal is right below its recrystallisation temperature, being cooled and solidified after casting.
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
Inspect and smooth burred surfaces of steel and metal parts.
Ensure the necessary, usually constant, temperature of processed metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
Assess the physical nature and structural composition of various metals and alloys, and analyse how the materials behave in different circumstances.
Produce goods designed and created to fit the specific needs or request of a customer.
Coppersmith - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
The various technologies used for the joining and assembling of fabricated metal workpieces.
Guide the performers to combine various components of their work in order to add precision to the artistic concept.
Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting, to produce specified types of steel, or to finish other materials such as cokes. Set furnace controls to regulate temperatures and heating time.
Remove materials from the furnace using a crane, a conveyor, by tilting the furnace, or using other methods.
Prepare and select the materials ready to furnace.
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - even thought the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.
Load materials in furnace with correct positioning, fastening and levelling when needed.
Range of training and rehearsal techniches that seek to encourage emotionally expressive performances. Techniques to address all aspects in making a film, play, performance in general.
Develop one's own ways of doing artistic performances, motivating oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations to describe your artistic vision.
Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.
Present yourself and your artistic approach. Position your work in target markets. Promote and market yourself and your oeuvre.
The metalworking process of forging whilst the hot metal is right above its recrystallisation temperature after casting and being solidified.