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use shims

🏛️ Enduring ESCO reuse: sector-specific

Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

use shims — set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.73/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within skills. It is currently listed by 4 occupations in our catalogue, including Glaziers, bathroom fitter, door installer, and window installer.

Category: skills › using hand tools SCI: 49.73/100 Also known as: shim usage, using shims, shim use, setting shims, use of shims, set shims

Occupations that require use shims

Showing top 4 of 4 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

Glaziers · 🤖 4.7/10
bathroom fitter · 🤖 5.0/10
door installer · 🤖 5.0/10
window installer · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is use shims?

Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

What category of skill is use shims?

ESCO classifies use shims under the skills category, specifically in the using hand tools subcategory.

Is use shims an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.73/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.

Which jobs require use shims?

In our catalogue, 4 occupations list use shims as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Glaziers, bathroom fitter, door installer, window installer.

How transferable is use shims between industries?

ESCO tags use shims as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is use shims the same as shim usage?

Yes — use shims is also known as shim usage, using shims, shim use, setting shims, use of shims, set shims, setting of shims, or shim setting. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn use shims?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands use shims and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.