Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
metal product quality control inspector
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 52 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
define data quality criteria
database quality standards
prepare technical reports
lead inspections
quality standards
work in metal manufacture teams
record survey measurements
monitor manufacturing quality standards
revise quality control systems documentation
perform sample testing
apply safety management
define quality standards
operate precision measuring equipment
manufacturing processes
follow company standards
use non-destructive testing equipment
set quality assurance objectives
ensure public safety and security
define manufacturing quality criteria
types of metal
spot metal imperfections
inspect quality of products
apply health and safety standards
use a computer
conduct performance tests
quality assurance methodologies
maintain test equipment
prepare samples for testing
Optional & specialised skills
forging processes
consult technical resources
ensure correct gas pressure
record production data for quality control
keep records of work progress
write work-related reports
conduct chemical testing on basic metals
record test data
engraving technologies
give instructions to staff
manage emergency procedures
draw design sketches
ensure quality of final product
analyse test data
cutting technologies
identify hazards in the workplace
technical drawings
adhere to organisational guidelines
perform metal inert gas welding
electron beam welding processes
report well results
ferrous metal processing
evaluate employees work
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
create solutions to problems
weld mining machinery
perform test run
types of metal manufacturing processes
speak different languages
liaise with quality assurance
metal forming technologies
perform welding inspection
plastic welding
metal smoothing technologies
non-ferrous metal processing
recognise signs of corrosion
report defective manufacturing materials
metal joining technologies
metal coating technologies
operate welding equipment
perform tungsten inert gas welding
check quality of products on the production line
statistical process control
supervise staff
welding techniques
recommend product improvements
write records for repairs
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
maintain records of maintenance interventions
monitor automated machines
liaise with managers
perform metal active gas welding
Other matches: product quality controller · welding inspector · product quality inspector · product assembly inspector · quality engineer
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.