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
drilling machine operator
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 33 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
dispose of cutting waste material
quality standards
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
quality and cycle time optimisation
CAM software
supply machine
use CAM software
ensure equipment availability
CAE software
consult technical resources
perform test run
CAD software
operate drilling equipment
read standard blueprints
CADD software
statistical process control
remove inadequate workpieces
monitor automated machines
operate precision measuring equipment
Optional & specialised skills
work ergonomically
manufacturing of light metal packaging
manufacturing of steam generators
manufacturing of heating equipment
keep records of work progress
manufacturing of sports equipment
manufacturing of doors from metal
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of daily use goods
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of metal structures
types of metal manufacturing processes
provide advice to technicians
program a CNC controller
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
tend CNC drilling machine
manufacturing of metal assembly products
supply machine with appropriate tools
types of metal
electrical engineering
manufacturing of metal containers
monitor stock level
manufacturing of tools
record production data for quality control
liaise with managers
maintain mechanical equipment
trigonometry
geometry
procure mechanical machinery
mark processed workpiece
mechanics
cutting technologies
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
Other matches: stone driller · wood boring machine operator · drill press operator · computer numerical control machine operator · boring 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.