Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
bindery operator
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 46 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
observe machine feed
perform test run
monitor automated machines
set up machine controls
inspect binding work
ensure equipment availability
operate binder machine
follow production schedule
adjust properties of cut
quality standards
supply machine
binding technologies
work safely with machines
troubleshoot
follow safety precautions in printing
Optional & specialised skills
clean equipment
adhesives
design principles
sew signatures
dispose of non-hazardous waste
estimate restoration costs
select restoration activities
emboss designs
lift stacks of paper
record production data for quality control
measure paper sheets
prevent paper jams
label stamps
adjust fold plates
trim excess materials
operate paper folding machine
types of paper
specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects
order supplies
keep records of work progress
operate paper stitching machine
monitor stock level
make folding styles
pack goods
stack goods
perforate printed media
perform manual spiral binding
printed goods processes
communicate with customers
apply restoration techniques
thread wire
process printing input
evaluate restoration procedures
operate collating machine
store products
oversee quality control
wear appropriate protective gear
read job ticket instructions
monitor conveyor belt
repair damaged paper parts
report defective manufacturing materials
operate die-cut machines
perform machine maintenance
remove excess glue
stitch paper materials
unbind books
Other matches: camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station operator · steam turbine operator · leather production machine operator
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.