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
write work-related reports
analyse test data
quality assurance methodologies
follow company standards
ensure quality of final product
operate welding equipment
database quality standards
use a computer
spot metal imperfections
write records for repairs
types of metal manufacturing processes
welding techniques
record test data
revise quality control systems documentation
report defective manufacturing materials
types of metal
adhere to organisational guidelines
record production data for quality control
set quality assurance objectives
inspect quality of products
recognise signs of corrosion
prepare samples for testing
perform sample testing
perform welding inspection
liaise with quality assurance
identify hazards in the workplace
quality standards
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
record survey measurements
metal joining technologies
evaluate employees work
Optional & specialised skills
ensure correct gas pressure
ferrous metal processing
recommend product improvements
monitor manufacturing quality standards
perform metal inert gas welding
consult technical resources
perform test run
manage emergency procedures
non-ferrous metal processing
plastic welding
draw design sketches
create solutions to problems
use non-destructive testing equipment
perform metal active gas welding
liaise with managers
perform tungsten inert gas welding
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
technical drawings
supervise staff
weld mining machinery
keep records of work progress
electron beam welding processes
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.