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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
283 skills listed by ESCO, 121 of them essential. 283 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 283, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| adjust jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| align components | 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 a protective layer |
| skill |
| essential |
| 3 |
| apply fabric tape | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply health and safety standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble bombs | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble final product | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble jewellery parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble metal parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble plastic parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| assemble prefabricated furniture | skill | essential | 3 |
| bicycle mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| brush rubber cement | skill | essential | 3 |
| build pyrotechnical devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| check quality of raw materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean components during assembly | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean jewellery pieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean wood surface | skill | essential | 3 |
| construction products | skill | essential | 3 |
| create furniture frames | skill | essential | 3 |
| create smooth wood surface | skill | essential | 3 |
| cut metal products | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure conformance to jewel design specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure conformity to specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure equipment availability | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure public safety and security | skill | essential | 3 |
| explosives | skill | essential | 3 |
| extract products from moulds | skill | essential | 3 |
| fabricate metal parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| fasten components | skill | essential | 3 |
| fasten rubber goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| finish plastic products | skill | essential | 3 |
| finish shells | skill | essential | 3 |
| fix knife blades | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow clinical guidelines | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow written instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle explosives | skill | essential | 3 |
| health and safety in the workplace | skill | essential | 3 |
| heat metals | skill | essential | 3 |
| inspect quality of products | skill | essential | 3 |
| install transport equipment lighting | skill | essential | 3 |
| jewellery processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| join metals | skill | essential | 3 |
| join wood elements | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain furniture machinery | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain medical devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate medical devices materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate plastic | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate rubber products | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate wood | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacture medical devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturing of weapons and ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| materials of die | skill | essential | 3 |
| mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| medical devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| medical devices materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| meet deadlines | skill | essential | 3 |
| memorise assembly instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| metal joining technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| metal smoothing technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| metalworking | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor automated machines | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor machine operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| mount stones in jewels | skill | essential | 3 |
| obtain pyrotechnic permits | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate bullet press | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate drilling equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate furniture machinery | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate pyrotechnical control | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform pre-assembly quality checks | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform product testing | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan pyrotechnical effects | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare rubber materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| pyrotechnic articles legislation | skill | essential | 3 |
| quality standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| read assembly drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| read standard blueprints | skill | essential | 3 |
| remove defective products | skill | essential | 3 |
| remove inadequate workpieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| remove processed workpiece | skill | essential | 3 |
| repackage medical equipment after sterilisation | skill | essential | 3 |
| repair jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| report defective manufacturing materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| schedule regular machine maintenance | skill | essential | 3 |
| select gems for jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| select metals for jewellery | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up machine controls | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up pyrotechnical equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up the controller of a machine | skill | essential | 3 |
| smoothen rough jewel parts | skill | essential | 3 |
| sterilization techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| store pyrotechnical materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| supply machine | skill | essential | 3 |
| supply machine with appropriate tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| technical drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| tend boring machine | skill | essential | 3 |
| test medical devices | skill | essential | 3 |
| test pyrotechnical effects | skill | essential | 3 |
| troubleshoot | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of cartridges | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of plastic | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of propellants | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of wood | skill | essential | 3 |
| use jewellery equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use metalworking tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use personal protection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use power tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use technical documentation | skill | essential | 3 |
| use technical equipment for sterilisation | skill | essential | 3 |
| use tools for castings repair | skill | essential | 3 |
| wear appropriate protective gear | skill | essential | 3 |
| wear cleanroom suit | skill | essential | 3 |
| wood products | skill | essential | 3 |
| woodworking processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| woodworking tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with machines | skill | essential | 3 |
| work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment | skill | essential | 3 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| adapt artistic plan to location | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adjust manufacturing equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on jewellery and watches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise on medical products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| alloys of precious metals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse stress resistance of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply flame handling regulations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply restoration techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply smithing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply soldering techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply spraying techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply tape | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply wood finishes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| attend to detail in preparation for audits | skill | desirable | 2 |
| biomedical engineering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| biomedical techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| blow moulding | skill | desirable | 2 |
| build jewellery models | skill | desirable | 2 |
| CAD software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| carry out repair of vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cast jewellery metal | skill | desirable | 2 |
| clean furniture | skill | desirable | 2 |
| coining | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cold forging | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| Communication | competency | desirable | 2 |
| construct moulds | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create jewellery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create wood joints | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cultured pearls | skill | desirable | 2 |
| design prototypes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop assembly instructions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop jewellery designs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | desirable | 2 |
| dispose of cutting waste material | skill | desirable | 2 |
| dye wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electrical engineering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electricity | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electromechanics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electroplating metal materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electroplating processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| engrave patterns | skill | desirable | 2 |
| engraving technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure appropriate packaging of dangerous goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure correct goods labelling | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure parts packaging | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate restoration costs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate value of used jewellery and watches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| evaluate restoration procedures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fill moulds | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fix minor scratches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| furniture industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| furniture trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| furniture wood types | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handle delivery of raw materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handling of dangerous goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| heat jewellery metals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| identify customer's needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| identify parts requested by customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| imitation jewellery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| insert bladders in sport balls | skill | desirable | 2 |
| inspect repaired tyres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| inspect worn tyres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| interpret circuit diagrams | skill | desirable | 2 |
| jewellery product categories | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep records of work progress | skill | desirable | 2 |
| legal requirements related to ammunition | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain braking system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain jewels and watches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain medical laboratory equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain moulds | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain plastic machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintenance of ammunition | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage distribution channels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manipulate glass | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manipulate stainless steel | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of sports equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark processed workpiece | skill | desirable | 2 |
| measure metal to be heated | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mechanical tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| medical furniture | skill | desirable | 2 |
| metal coating technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| metal forming technologies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mix paints for vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mix treating materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor packaging operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor powdered ingredients | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor stock movement | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate drill press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate explosives production equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate handheld riveting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate hand tools in chain making | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate lacquer spray gun | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate lifting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate machines for the rubber extrusion process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate plastic machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate precision machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate recycling processing equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate soldering equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate welding equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate wood sawing equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| optical engineering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| order supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| oversee stock quality control | skill | desirable | 2 |
| pack goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| paint with a paint gun | skill | desirable | 2 |
| pass on trade techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform machine maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform metal work | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform physical stress tests on models | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform test run | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform wire wrapping | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plan the stocking of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| plastic welding | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare furniture for application of paint | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare raw materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare wood production reports | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | desirable | 2 |
| protective safety equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| quality assurance procedures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| read engineering drawings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| recognise signs of corrosion | skill | desirable | 2 |
| record jewel processing time | skill | desirable | 2 |
| record jewel weight | skill | desirable | 2 |
| record production data for quality control | skill | desirable | 2 |
| reinforce body mould | skill | desirable | 2 |
| remove paint | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair furniture frames | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair furniture machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair furniture parts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair medical devices | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair plastic machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| replace defect components | skill | desirable | 2 |
| replace die | skill | desirable | 2 |
| replace machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| replace tyres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| resolve equipment malfunctions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| rivet types | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sanding techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sand wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| screw types | skill | desirable | 2 |
| select restoration activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| sell furniture | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell household goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| send faulty equipment back to assembly line | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sharpen edged tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| stain wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend metal polishing machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend punch press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend riveting machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend stamping press | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend surface grinding machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| thermoplastic materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| trade in jewellery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| train employees | skill | desirable | 2 |
| transport dangerous goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tune bicycles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of hand-operated printing devices | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use moulding techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use painting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use precision tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| watches and jewellery products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| wood cuts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| write records for repairs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| write stress-strain analysis reports | skill | desirable | 2 |