Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
welding engineer
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
manufacturing processes
perform scientific research
spot metal imperfections
perform welding inspection
select filler metal
apply arc welding techniques
types of metal
liaise with managers
develop new welding techniques
consult technical resources
production processes
design drawings
approve engineering design
prepare production prototypes
research welding techniques
industrial engineering
operate oxy-fuel welding torch
operate welding equipment
adjust engineering designs
engineering processes
draw design sketches
apply technical communication skills
define technical requirements
use technical drawing software
welding techniques
engineering principles
technical drawings
operate soldering equipment
Optional & specialised skills
maintain safe engineering watches
evaluate employees work
operate brazing equipment
follow company standards
perform test run
ensure correct gas pressure
inspect quality of products
liaise with quality assurance
supervise staff
analyse test data
ensure quality of final product
perform metal active gas welding
define manufacturing quality criteria
perform metal inert gas welding
identify hazards in the workplace
apply brazing techniques
CAD software
record test data
perform tungsten inert gas welding
ensure equipment maintenance
identify customer's needs
coordinate engineering teams
perform demanding weldments
mathematics
ferrous metal processing
Other matches: welding inspector · welding coordinator · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport 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.