Career path
The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
148 skills listed by ESCO, 68 of them essential. 148 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 148, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| align components | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply arc welding techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| apply precision metalworking techniques |
| skill |
| essential |
| 3 |
| apply preliminary treatment to workpieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply smithing techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply spot welding techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble machines | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess suitability of metal types for specific application | skill | essential | 3 |
| cast metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| chemical technologies in metal manufacture | skill | essential | 3 |
| clip sheet metal objects together | skill | essential | 3 |
| cold forging | skill | essential | 3 |
| consult technical resources | skill | essential | 3 |
| cut metal products | skill | essential | 3 |
| design drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure correct metal temperature | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure equipment availability | skill | essential | 3 |
| flammable fluids | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow health and safety procedures in construction | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow safety procedures when working at heights | skill | essential | 3 |
| forging processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| fuel gas | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle gas cylinders | skill | essential | 3 |
| inspect construction supplies | skill | essential | 3 |
| install containers | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret 2D plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| interpret 3D plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate copper | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacture of small metal parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturing of heating equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturing of metal household articles | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturing of metal structures | skill | essential | 3 |
| mark processed workpiece | skill | essential | 3 |
| mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| metal joining technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| metal smoothing technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| metal thermal conductivity | skill | essential | 3 |
| non-ferrous metal processing | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate handheld riveting equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate oxy-fuel cutting torch | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate precision measuring equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate soldering equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate welding equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform machine maintenance | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform test run | skill | essential | 3 |
| produce customised products | skill | essential | 3 |
| quality standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| read standard blueprints | skill | essential | 3 |
| recognise signs of corrosion | skill | essential | 3 |
| record production data for quality control | skill | essential | 3 |
| resolve equipment malfunctions | skill | essential | 3 |
| rivet types | skill | essential | 3 |
| secure working area | skill | essential | 3 |
| select filler metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| smooth burred surfaces | skill | essential | 3 |
| technical drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| tend metal sawing machine | skill | essential | 3 |
| troubleshoot | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of containers | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of metal manufacturing processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| use metalworking tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use safety equipment in construction | skill | essential | 3 |
| use sheet metal shears | skill | essential | 3 |
| wear appropriate protective gear | skill | essential | 3 |
| work ergonomically | skill | essential | 3 |
| work in metal manufacture teams | skill | essential | 3 |
| 3D printing process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| admit basic metals to furnace | skill | desirable | 2 |
| anchor sheet metal | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply brazing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply technical communication skills | skill | desirable | 2 |
| automation technology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| build scaffolding | skill | desirable | 2 |
| casting processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| Communication | competency | desirable | 2 |
| concretise artistic concept | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cutting technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define artistic approach | skill | desirable | 2 |
| determine suitability of materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop assembly instructions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | desirable | 2 |
| dispose of cutting waste material | skill | desirable | 2 |
| extract materials from furnace | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ferrous metal processing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| heat metals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| hot forging | skill | desirable | 2 |
| inspect quality of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| join metals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep personal administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep records of work progress | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lay pipe installation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| load materials into furnace | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain furnace temperature | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain mechatronic equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain robotic equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintenance of printing machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintenance operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage artistic career | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage artistic project | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of steam generators | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark a metal workpiece | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mechatronics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| metal forming technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor automated machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor gauge | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate 3D computer graphics software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate automated process control | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate drill press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate furnace | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate lifting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate manual planer | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate printing machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate rust proofing spray gun | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform maintenance on installed equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform pre-assembly quality checks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform product testing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing on large scale machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | desirable | 2 |
| process incoming construction supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| program a CNC controller | skill | desirable | 2 |
| remove rust from motor vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair heating equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| replace defect components | skill | desirable | 2 |
| riveting machine types | skill | desirable | 2 |
| robotics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| select artistic materials to create artworks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| set up machine controls | skill | desirable | 2 |
| set up temporary construction site infrastructure | skill | desirable | 2 |
| set up the controller of a machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| shape sheet metal objects | skill | desirable | 2 |
| spot metal imperfections | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supply machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supply machine with appropriate tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC drilling machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC engraving machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC grinding machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC laser cutting machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC metal punch press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend CNC milling machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend computer numerical control lathe machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend punch press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| transport construction supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of drill press oils | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use testing equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work in a construction team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work independently as an artist | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 1 |