ISCO Minor Group 722 Blacksmiths Toolmakers And Related Trades Workers

Definition

Blacksmiths, Toolmakers And Related Trades Workers: Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers hammer and forge bars, rods or ingots of iron, steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, equipment and other articles; set machine tools for operators, or set and operate various machine tools; and polish and sharpen surfaces.

Tasks performed usually include: hammering and forging iron, steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, equipment and other articles; setting machine tools for operators, or setting and operating various machine tools working to fine tolerances; polishing and sharpening metal surfaces and tools.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

7221 Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers

7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers

7223 Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

7224 Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners

Unit Groups

Unit Group	Title
C7221	ISCO Unit Group 7221 Blacksmiths Hammersmiths And Forging Press Workers
C7224	ISCO Unit Group 7224 Metal Polishers Wheel Grinders And Tool Sharpeners
C7222	ISCO Unit Group 7222 Toolmakers And Related Workers
C7223	ISCO Unit Group 7223 Metal Working Machine Tool Setters And Operators

Higher Level

• ISCO SubMajor Group 72 Metal Machinery And Related Trades Workers