A professional who assists heavy forger in shaping hot metal on power hammer or press equipped with open dies, working as member of crew. Respnsibilities include:

• Pulls workpiece from furnace with tongs and positions and turns it on hammer anvil.
• Removes scale from metal and anvil during forging, using compressed air or broom.
• May assist in forging unheated metal.
• May be designated according to worker assisted as hammersmith helper; press-smith helper.
• Performs other duties as described under helper master title.