Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
metal product quality control inspector
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 52 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain test equipment
ensure public safety and security
revise quality control systems documentation
prepare samples for testing
apply safety management
use non-destructive testing equipment
quality assurance methodologies
perform sample testing
define manufacturing quality criteria
follow company standards
define data quality criteria
database quality standards
record survey measurements
manufacturing processes
types of metal
conduct performance tests
define quality standards
work in metal manufacture teams
use a computer
quality standards
spot metal imperfections
inspect quality of products
monitor manufacturing quality standards
lead inspections
set quality assurance objectives
prepare technical reports
operate precision measuring equipment
apply health and safety standards
Optional & specialised skills
technical drawings
evaluate employees work
perform welding inspection
non-ferrous metal processing
statistical process control
identify hazards in the workplace
forging processes
perform metal active gas welding
supervise staff
keep records of work progress
consult technical resources
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
metal forming technologies
report well results
draw design sketches
recognise signs of corrosion
create solutions to problems
adhere to organisational guidelines
monitor automated machines
types of metal manufacturing processes
speak different languages
recommend product improvements
record test data
plastic welding
analyse test data
manage emergency procedures
engraving technologies
operate welding equipment
liaise with managers
conduct chemical testing on basic metals
metal coating technologies
give instructions to staff
ensure quality of final product
cutting technologies
metal joining technologies
report defective manufacturing materials
perform metal inert gas welding
write records for repairs
liaise with quality assurance
metal smoothing technologies
ensure correct gas pressure
perform test run
record production data for quality control
weld mining machinery
write work-related reports
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
perform tungsten inert gas welding
check quality of products on the production line
welding techniques
maintain records of maintenance interventions
electron beam welding processes
ferrous metal processing
Other matches: product quality controller · welding inspector · product quality inspector · product assembly inspector · quality engineer
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.