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Job Profile Title:	Blacksmith
Job Code:	11385
Profile Title:	11385 Blacksmith
Grade / Band:	08
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
The Blacksmith plays a vital role in maintaining proper care and maintenance of horse's hooves. By assessing hoof condition, performing corrective and preventative shoeing, and responding promptly to any hoof-related issues. Duties are performed in accordance with department guest service standards and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure the overall health and well-being of the hooves through regular inspection.
Respond promptly to urgent situations, such as replacing a lost shoe during warm-ups, scoring down, or pre-race preparations.
Accurately measure and select appropriate racing shoes tailored to each horse’s needs and racing conditions.
Apply and adjust horseshoes using proper farriery techniques to enhance performance and prevent injury.
Educate and advise trainers and stable staff on best practices for hoof care, maintenance schedules, and early signs of hoof-related issues.
Maintain detailed records of hoof care treatments, shoeing schedules, and any observed abnormalities.
Stay current with industry standards, materials, and techniques related to equine hoof care and racing performance.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other job-related duties as requested
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Work Experience
Experience	Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
6+ Months of Prior Relevant Experience		Preferred

Additional Requirements
Details	Required/ Preferred
Must be able to obtain an Ohio State Racing Commission License.	Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
Basic knowledge or Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts
Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks

Physical Requirements
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly	Weight/ w.p.m.
Balancing			X
Bending				X
Carrying __pounds				X		5
Clear speech - simple				X
Clear speech - complex				X
Climbing	X
Crawling		X
Crouching				X
Distant vision		X
Driving - auto/van	X
Driving - limousine	X
Flexibility - upper body				X
Flexibility - lower body				X
Hearing/Listening				X
Kneeling				X
Lifting __pounds				X		5
Near vision				X
Normal vision				X
Pushing/Pulling				X
Reaching				X
Sitting		X
Standing - 5 hours minimum				X
Stooping	X
Typing __w.p.m.	X
Walking				X

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.
Work Environment	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Communication - verbal				X
Communication - written	X
Confined area	X
Contacts - works alone	X
Contacts - works around others				X
Contacts - works with others				X
Exposure to dust / dirt				X
Exposure to fumes / odors		X
Extreme cold				X
Extreme heat				X
Fast pace				X
Hazardous conditions - Chemicals	X
Hazardous conditions - high structures	X
Hazardous conditions - high voltage	X
Indoors			X
Noise levels - low to moderate			X
Noise levels - low to high			X
Office conditions		X
Outdoors				X
Restricted area	X
Shifts	X
Smoke	X
__% Travel	X
Vibration	X
Wet/Humid				X
Live Stream/ Video Recording	X

Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.
Mental Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Analytical		X
Clerical		X
Comprehension		X
Crisis incidents		X
Customer service				X
Decision making				X
Fatigue		X
High pressure		X
Judgment				X
Long hours		X
Math skills - advance		X
Math skills - basic		X
Memorization		X
Organization		X
Perception				X
Reading - simple				X
Reading - complex		X
Repetition				X
Safety hazards		X
Tight deadlines		X
Working conditions		X
Writing - simple				X
Writing - complex		X