Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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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
use metalworking tools
mark designs on metal pieces
remove processed workpiece
design drawings
mark a metal workpiece using punch
heat metals
torch temperature for metal processes
ensure correct metal temperature
wear appropriate protective gear
apply precision metalworking techniques
operate precision measuring equipment
remove inadequate workpieces
types of metal
ensure equipment availability
recognise signs of corrosion
cut ornamental design
shape metal over anvils
shape ornamental design
Optional & specialised skills
work with blacksmithing hand tools
ferrous metal processing
types of metal manufacturing processes
cold forging
hot forging
engrave patterns
set up the controller of a machine
perform test run
metal coating technologies
operate soldering equipment
provide customer follow-up services
mark processed workpiece
read standard blueprints
operate engraving equipment
operate brazing equipment
troubleshoot
select filler metal
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
work with blacksmithing power tools
apply brazing techniques
precious metal processing
quality standards
operate rust proofing spray gun
smooth burred surfaces
manufacturing of doors from metal
operate welding equipment
perform machine maintenance
apply smithing techniques
apply arc welding techniques
manufacturing of cutlery
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
engraving technologies
metal forming technologies
non-ferrous metal processing
cutting technologies
manufacturing of metal household articles
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.