Recognise signs of corrosion

Description

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 16 occupations
  • Optional in 19 occupations
  • Total: 35 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Construction scaffolder
    Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible. Duties The duties of a construction scaffolder include, but are…
  • Boat rigger
    Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-deliver…
  • Meter reader
    Meter readers visit residential and business or industrial buildings and facilities in order to note down the readings of the meters which measure gas, water, electricity and other…
  • Construction scaffolding supervisor
    Construction scaffolding supervisors plan and supervise the transport, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of the structures. They also ensure the safety of the scaffolds, suppor…
  • Marine surveyor
    Marine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the Internationa…
  • Corrosion technician
    Corrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the…
  • Sheet metal worker
    Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and…
  • Bridge inspector
    Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint breaks, cracks, rust, and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures. They inspect these …
  • Welder
    Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform s…
  • Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician
    Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technicians perform overhaul, maintenance and repair work on gas turbine engines. They disassemble, inspect, clean, repair and reassemble the e…
  • Structural ironwork supervisor
    Structural ironwork supervisors monitor ironworking activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to …
  • Concrete finisher
    Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions…
  • Rustproofer
    Rustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific chemical formulas, that prevents or delays…
  • Ornamental metal worker
    Ornamental metal workers use finishing equipment and machinery to shape and finish fabricated ornamental metal workpieces, often used for the installation process in construction, …
  • Rail layer
    Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then…
  • Welding inspector
    Welding inspectors examine the connections and bonds between metals. They utilise visual tools and electrical instruments to inspect and ensure the quality and safety of connection…

Optional for

  • Aircraft engine assembler
    Aircraft engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form aircraft engines, such as lightweight piston engines and gas turbines. They review specifications and techn…
  • Construction painter
    Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
  • Ammunition assembler
    Ammunition assemblers put together explosives and other ammunition components. They perform this work in mass production in ammunition factories. The production itself focuses on t…
  • Chemical engineering technician
    Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
  • Cooper
    Coopers build barrels and related products made of segments of wood, like wooden buckets. They shape the wood, fit hoops around them, and shape the barrel to hold the…
  • Construction commercial diver
    Commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the …
  • Structural ironworker
    Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods…
  • Construction painting supervisor
    A construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
  • Motorcycle assembler
    Motorcycle assemblers fasten motorcycle parts and components together such as frames, wheels, engines etc. To do so, they use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CN…
  • Vessel engine assembler
    Vessel engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form engines used for all types of vessels such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboar…
  • Transport equipment painter
    Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats,……
  • Industrial machinery assembler
    Industrial machinery assemblers manufacture industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly line machines, and labeling machines. They use hand tools and computer-controll…
  • Metal product quality control inspector
    Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materials at various stages to make sure it conf…
  • Motor vehicle engine assembler
    Motor vehicle engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form motor vehicle engines such as diesel, gas, petrol and electric engines. They review specifications and…
  • Surface engineer
    A Surface Engineer specializes in modifying and improving the properties of material surfaces to enhance their performance, durability, and appearance. Their work focuses on protec…
  • Bicycle assembler
    Bicycle assemblers build, tune and ensure good working order of all types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, children's bikes etc. They also assemble accessory product…
  • Underwater construction supervisor
    Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers…
  • Chemical processing supervisor
    Chemical processing supervisors coordinate the activities and the staff involved in the chemical production process, ensuring the production goals and deadlines are met. They contr…
  • Blacksmith
    Blacksmiths heat metal, usually steel, in a forge and shape it with a hammer, chisel, and an anvil. Contemporarily, they predominantly create artisanal metal products, including or…

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