Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
structural ironworker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
align components
tie reinforcing steel
apply arc welding techniques
types of sawing blades
types of metal
work ergonomically
set up reinforcing steel
interpret 3D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
rivet types
use safety equipment in construction
spot metal imperfections
apply spot welding techniques
follow safety procedures when working at heights
tend metal sawing machine
operate rust proofing spray gun
inspect construction supplies
operate handheld riveting equipment
remove rust from motor vehicles
metal joining technologies
metal thermal conductivity
interpret 2D plans
Optional & specialised skills
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
operate manual planer
apply brazing techniques
recognise signs of corrosion
replace defect components
program a CNC controller
manipulate glass
keep records of work progress
apply thermite welding techniques
tend metal planer
cutting technologies
tend riveting machine
work in a construction team
rig loads
set window
monitor automated machines
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
ensure equipment availability
operate soldering equipment
guide cranes
process incoming construction supplies
keep personal administration
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
transport construction supplies
metal smoothing technologies
prepare pieces for joining
Other matches: structural ironwork supervisor · ornamental metal worker · calculation engineer · installation engineer · material stress analyst
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.