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
clock and watchmaker
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 38 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
attach clock dials
inspect quality of products
components of clocks
inspect clocks
watches and jewellery products
repair clocks
perform product testing
oversee quality control
wear appropriate protective gear
time-display methods
use watchmaker's tools
attach clock hands
mount clock wheelwork
attach clock cases
Optional & specialised skills
micromechanics
repair electronic components
apply precision metalworking techniques
attach pendulums
maintain clocks
assemble electrical components
perform resource planning
use CAD software
monitor machine operations
maintain jewels and watches
change watch battery
develop product design
precision mechanics
electric clocks
operate engraving equipment
advise customers on jewellery and watches
timing devices
operate precision measuring equipment
develop production line
conservation techniques
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
operate metal polishing equipment
use specialised tools in electric repairs
engrave patterns
apply restoration techniques
use precision tools
estimate value of clocks
communicate with customers
design clocks
advise customers on clocks
sell clocks
types of watches
characteristics of precious metals
read standard blueprints
electronics
mechanical clocks
operate precision machinery
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
Other matches: watch and clock repairer · spring maker
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.