A professional who assists blacksmith in forging metal articles. Respnsibilities include:

• Obtains equipment, such as stop blocks and hammer dies from toolroom.
• Cuts metal to predetermined size, using saw.
• Lights furnace and turns control valves to regulate temperature.
• Lifts metal parts from furnace with tongs and places parts on anvil or under power hammer.
• Strikes parts with sledge as blacksmith positions parts over forming dies set in anvil.
• Grinds surfaces of finished parts, using portable and stationary power grinders.
• May sweep floor and remove debris from work area.
• Performs other duties as described under helper master title.