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