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
inspect binding work
ensure equipment availability
monitor automated machines
follow safety precautions in printing
set up machine controls
perform test run
quality standards
adjust properties of cut
binding technologies
supply machine
observe machine feed
follow production schedule
operate binder machine
troubleshoot
work safely with machines
Optional & specialised skills
design principles
oversee quality control
communicate with customers
stitch paper materials
report defective manufacturing materials
sew signatures
operate paper folding machine
types of paper
dispose of non-hazardous waste
store products
operate collating machine
operate paper stitching machine
monitor stock level
adhesives
thread wire
printed goods processes
perform manual spiral binding
monitor conveyor belt
repair damaged paper parts
wear appropriate protective gear
adjust fold plates
pack goods
order supplies
clean equipment
lift stacks of paper
select restoration activities
specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects
estimate restoration costs
perform machine maintenance
stack goods
prevent paper jams
record production data for quality control
label stamps
trim excess materials
emboss designs
make folding styles
evaluate restoration procedures
apply restoration techniques
keep records of work progress
operate die-cut machines
unbind books
perforate printed media
measure paper sheets
remove excess glue
process printing input
read job ticket instructions
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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.