Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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vessel engine assembler
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
operation of different engines
apply health and safety standards
read engineering drawings
mechanics of vessels
bolt engine parts
use technical documentation
engine components
quality standards
ensure equipment availability
fasten components
read standard blueprints
align components
wear appropriate protective gear
troubleshoot
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
use power tools
mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
diagnose defective engines
operate handheld riveting equipment
electronics
keep records of work progress
repair engines
record test data
write records for repairs
re-assemble engines
engineering processes
use testing equipment
engineering principles
electromechanics
operate welding equipment
operate soldering equipment
inspect quality of products
use CAM software
position engine on test stand
liaise with engineers
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
recognise signs of corrosion
disassemble engines
clean components during assembly
calibrate electronic instruments
rivet types
tend riveting machine
operate lifting equipment
set up automotive robot
conduct performance tests
Other matches: motor vehicle engine assembler · vessel engine inspector · vessel assembly inspector · vessel assembly supervisor · aircraft engine assembler
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.