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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7214

Dismantling worker

Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools depending on the task. At all times safety regulations are taken into account.

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Rate 5 of the 23 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

inspect heavy underground mining machinery

operate heavy construction machinery without supervision

dispose of hazardous waste

dispose of non-hazardous waste

Key skills in this occupation

Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 23 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.

  1. keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

    Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use.

    practical skill
  2. inspect heavy underground mining machinery

    Inspect heavy-duty surface mining machinery and equipment.

    practical skill
  3. operate heavy construction machinery without supervision

    Work with heavy construction machinery independently without the intervention of a supervisor.

    practical skillresilient to AI
  4. dispose of hazardous waste

    Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

    practical skill
  5. dispose of non-hazardous waste

    Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.

    practical skill
  6. work safely with machines

    Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

    practical skill
  7. transport dangerous goods

    Classify, pack, mark, label and document dangerous goods, such as explosive materials, gases and flammable liquids.

    practical skillmost at risk from AI
  8. use power tools

    Operate power driven pumps.

    practical skill

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Knowledge (1)

mechanical tools
Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. More →

Practical skills (14)

prevent damage to utility infrastructure
Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. More →
secure working area
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety. More →
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
Be aware of the threats posed by potentially dangerous goods such as polluting, toxic, corrosive, or explosive materials. More →
operate jackhammer
Use a jackhammer, either manually or attached to a mobile piece of heavy equipment, to break up material. More →
construct working platform
Attach working platforms which approach or touch the structure to be worked on when the structural elements of the scaffolding structure have been completed. More →
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. More →
react to events in time-critical environments
Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. More →
prepare building site
Draw up building plans and prepare building sites for erecting buildings or other structures. More →
use tools for construction and repair
Construct and repair ships and equipment using hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments. More →
secure heavy construction equipment
Secure heavy equipment such as tower cranes or concrete pumps before, during, and after use to prevent damage to the machines, workforce or construction site. More →
work in a construction team
Work as part of a team in a construction project. More →
follow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks. More →
use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur. More →
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities. More →
Optional skills (9) — show
decontamination techniques
The methods and techniques used for the decontamination of waste by removing or neutralising the harmful substance. More →
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground. More →
asbestos removal regulations
The legislation and regulations surrounding the removal of asbestos contamination from buildings or structures, the safe removal of contaminated materials and the regulations to avoid and prevent contamination. More →
excavation techniques
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks. More →
load equipment
Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions. More →
sort waste
Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements. More →
rig loads
Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all instruments and materials, and the mass… More →
operate laser cutting equipment
Focus a narrow beam of strong laser light onto a metal surface to evaporate the material and make a cut. More →
follow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. More →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a dismantling worker do?

Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools depending on the task. At all times safety regulations are taken into account.

What skills does a dismantling worker need?

A dismantling worker needs 23 essential skills, including mechanical tools, keep heavy construction equipment in good condition, inspect heavy underground mining machinery, operate heavy construction machinery without supervision, dispose of hazardous waste.

Will AI replace dismantling worker jobs?

The AI disruption score for dismantling worker is 20/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: asbestos removal regulations, transport dangerous goods, recognise the hazards of dangerous goods. Most resilient: use safety equipment in construction, operate heavy construction machinery without supervision, react to events in time-critical environments.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupMetal, machinery and related trades workers
Essential Skills23

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