Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
ornamental metal worker
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply precision metalworking techniques
cut ornamental design
ensure equipment availability
use metalworking tools
torch temperature for metal processes
shape ornamental design
heat metals
mark a metal workpiece using punch
wear appropriate protective gear
mark designs on metal pieces
recognise signs of corrosion
ensure correct metal temperature
shape metal over anvils
operate precision measuring equipment
types of metal
remove inadequate workpieces
remove processed workpiece
design drawings
Optional & specialised skills
smooth burred surfaces
apply smithing techniques
manufacturing of cutlery
provide customer follow-up services
work with blacksmithing power tools
operate rust proofing spray gun
engrave patterns
perform test run
apply brazing techniques
engraving technologies
operate brazing equipment
read standard blueprints
set up the controller of a machine
metal coating technologies
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
manufacturing of metal household articles
mark processed workpiece
precious metal processing
quality standards
manufacturing of doors from metal
cold forging
types of metal manufacturing processes
cutting technologies
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
metal forming technologies
select filler metal
perform machine maintenance
operate soldering equipment
operate engraving equipment
hot forging
work with blacksmithing hand tools
troubleshoot
ferrous metal processing
apply arc welding techniques
non-ferrous metal processing
operate welding equipment
Other matches: blacksmith · metal annealer · sheet metal worker · metal furniture machine operator · metal sawing machine operator
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.