Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 722401: Metal Finisher

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 722401 | Major Group: Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Grind, cool, sand, and coat metal surfaces, and ensure production quality.

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`722401`
Official Title (EN)	Metal Finisher
Official Title (AR)	Metal Finisher
Major Group	Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)
Sub-Major Group	Metal, machinery and related trades workers
Minor Group	Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers
Unit Group	Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`722101`	Blacksmith	Blacksmith	View Occupation 722101 →
`722102`	Press-Tool Setter	Press-Tool Setter	View Occupation 722102 →
`722103`	Power Hammer Operator	Power Hammer Operator	View Occupation 722103 →
`722104`	Bladesmith	Bladesmith	View Occupation 722104 →
`722201`	Weapons Manufacturer	Weapons Manufacturer	View Occupation 722201 →
`722202`	Locksmith	Locksmith	View Occupation 722202 →

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Self Development
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 722401. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

SSCO 722401 designates Metal Finisher (Metal Finisher) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

Employers select code 722401 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.