Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
welding inspector
ESCO occupation · 31 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate welding equipment
record survey measurements
write work-related reports
perform welding inspection
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
quality standards
evaluate employees work
adhere to organisational guidelines
perform sample testing
set quality assurance objectives
inspect quality of products
use a computer
recognise signs of corrosion
record production data for quality control
types of metal
liaise with quality assurance
report defective manufacturing materials
welding techniques
revise quality control systems documentation
prepare samples for testing
quality assurance methodologies
metal joining technologies
database quality standards
write records for repairs
ensure quality of final product
types of metal manufacturing processes
follow company standards
spot metal imperfections
identify hazards in the workplace
analyse test data
record test data
Optional & specialised skills
draw design sketches
non-ferrous metal processing
create solutions to problems
perform metal active gas welding
supervise staff
recommend product improvements
perform test run
electron beam welding processes
perform metal inert gas welding
keep records of work progress
ferrous metal processing
weld mining machinery
ensure correct gas pressure
manage emergency procedures
consult technical resources
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
perform tungsten inert gas welding
plastic welding
monitor manufacturing quality standards
use non-destructive testing equipment
technical drawings
liaise with managers
Other matches: welding engineer · healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · welding coordinator · textile quality inspector
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.