Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
rolling stock assembler
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
align components
use power tools
wear appropriate protective gear
fasten components
electromechanics
quality standards
apply health and safety standards
control compliance of railway vehicles regulations
ensure equipment availability
mechanics
assemble metal parts
inspect quality of products
use technical documentation
read standard blueprints
read engineering drawings
mechanics of trains
Optional & specialised skills
manipulate metal
electricity
electronics
couple bogies to rail vehicles
install electrical and electronic equipment
work in assembly line teams
use testing equipment
metal thermal conductivity
liaise with engineers
operate soldering equipment
operate lifting equipment
lubricate rolling stock wheels
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
record test data
engineering processes
install low voltage wiring
keep records of work progress
mark processed workpiece
ensure maintenance of trains
apply spot welding techniques
apply flux
locomotive brake applications
set up automotive robot
cut metal products
install pneumatic systems
operate welding equipment
conduct performance tests
prepare pieces for joining
European Train Control System
apply arc welding techniques
Other matches: rolling stock engineering technician · rolling stock assembly inspector · rolling stock assembly supervisor · rolling stock engineering drafter · rolling stock engineer
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.