Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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abrasive blasting operator
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
smooth burred surfaces
ensure equipment availability
inspect construction supplies
remove inadequate workpieces
quality standards
blasting abrasives
sand blasting machine parts
wear appropriate protective gear
blast surface
Optional & specialised skills
prepare surface for plastering
abrasive blasting processes
spot metal imperfections
quality and cycle time optimisation
operate sandblaster
follow health and safety procedures in construction
keep records of work progress
set up the controller of a machine
use safety equipment in construction
supply machine
provide advice to technicians
abrasive machining processes
prepare floor for underlayment
metal smoothing technologies
prepare surface for painting
ferrous metal processing
work in a construction team
monitor gauge
remove processed workpiece
prepare floor for terrazzo
troubleshoot
operate sand blasting cabinet
blast masonry
consult technical resources
follow safety procedures when working at heights
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.