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Seeking Senior Blacksmith (Downingtown)
Heritage Metalworks
2089 Bondsville Rd
compensation:
Job Type: Full-time Salary starting at $30.00 per hour Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off
employment type:
full-time
job title:
Blacksmith
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Heritage Metalworks is an architectural metal fabrication studio specializing in custom lighting, hardware, gates, railings, stairs, restoration, and high-end residential metalwork. Since 2001, we have partnered with trade professionals to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and design-driven architectural metal solutions.
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Position Summary
The Senior Blacksmith is a skilled and experienced fabricator responsible for leading daily production within the blacksmith shop. This role is hands-on and production-focused, executing high-quality architectural and ornamental metalwork while supporting workflow coordination and mentoring junior team members.
This position works closely with project managers and designers to ensure accurate fabrication, consistent quality, and timely delivery of projects.
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Key Responsibilities
• Fabricate architectural metal and ornamental ironwork including railings, stair systems, gates, doors, fences, lighting elements, and decorative features.
• Interpret shop drawings and specifications to accurately execute fabrication work.
• Lead daily workflow within the blacksmith shop and help prioritize production tasks.
• Mentor and support apprentices and junior fabricators.
• Maintain craftsmanship standards consistent with Heritage Metalworks quality expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers to resolve fabrication questions and maintain project timelines.
• Perform TIG and MIG welding appropriate to architectural fabrication.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality prior to finishing or installation.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safe working conditions.
• Support installation or site coordination when required.
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Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in architectural metal, ornamental iron, or custom fabrication.
• Strong forging and fabrication skills, including bending, forming, rolling, and ornamental detailing.
• Proficiency in TIG welding; MIG experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Experience fabricating railings, stairs, gates, and decorative architectural elements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team productivity.
• Comfortable mentoring less-experienced team members.
• Familiarity with shop equipment including power hammers, presses, saws, benders, and finishing tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
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Physical Requirements
This role is physically demanding and requires:
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy materials (50–100 lbs.)
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in shop conditions for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive hammering, grinding, and finishing tasks
• Comfort working in varying shop temperatures
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Compensation & Schedule
-Starting at $30.00 per hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience and skill level.
-Full-time | 40 hours per week
-Monday–Friday (schedule flexibility once established)
Benefits include:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus tied to company results and tenure
• Full benefits eligibility after 90 days
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Why Heritage Metalworks
At Heritage Metalworks, we are not a production factory — we are a craftsmanship-driven architectural metal studio.
Our work is installed in some of the most beautiful homes and projects in the country. We maintain a fully integrated fabrication environment including a blacksmith shop, foundry, tin and copper shop, finishing shop, and pattern shop — allowing us to execute truly custom metalwork from concept to completion.
What makes this role different:
• You will work on design-driven, high-end architectural projects — not repetitive commodity production.
• You will collaborate directly with project managers and designers who value craftsmanship.
• You will have access to a full in-house metalworking operation — forging, fabrication, finishing, and specialty processes under one roof.
• Your work will be visible, permanent, and built to last generations.
• We prioritize quality, detail, and long-term reputation over shortcuts.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, wants to build meaningful work, and values being part of a team that holds itself to a high standard.
If you are motivated by skill, detail, and producing work you are proud to put your name behind, you will thrive here.
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