metallurgist/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — metallurgist

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bcf8f332-c7e1-4a08-8651-28d668290eaf
• ESCO code: 2146.5
• ISCO-08 group: 2146 — Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals

Description (ESCO)

Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys) into new shapes and properties. Metallurgists handle the extraction of metal ores and develop their use in metal processing techniques. They may work in both manufacturing or do scientific research about the performance of metals.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• steel industry experts
• extraction metallurgist
• chemical tester
• physical metallurgist
• chemical technician
• forging engineer
• consultant metallurgist