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name: chemical-tester
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'chemical tester' (also: metal chemical tester, chemical quality control analyst, chemical element analyst). Use when the user asks for typical chemical tester work such as: typical chemical tester responsibilities"
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# Chemical Tester

Chemical testers are responsible for the rapid on-the-spot analysis of steel test pieces incoming from the metal production shop for the purpose of timely corrections of the chemical composition of the liquid metal.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- chemical processes
- conduct chemical testing on basic metals
- ensure public safety and security
- handle chemicals
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- organize chemical reagents
- prepare scientific reports
- quality standards
- report well results
- work in metal manufacture teams
- work safely with chemicals

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a8ccc522-f57d-4800-a821-2e5c910e8301), O*NET 30.3 (17-2041.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*