Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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stage machinist
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage personal professional development
use technical documentation
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
interact with actions on stage
work with respect for own safety
safeguard artistic quality of performance
support a designer in the developing process
interpret artistic intentions
draw up artistic production
follow safety procedures when working at heights
communicate during show
draw stage layouts
use communication equipment
keep up with trends
adapt artistic plan to location
set up technical stage equipment
work safely with machines
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
work ergonomically
operate stage movement control system
adapt to artists' creative demands
understand artistic concepts
set up equipment in a timely manner
organise resources for artistic production
prepare personal work environment
modify scenic elements during performance
perform quality control of design during a run
prevent fire in a performance environment
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
prevent technical problems with stage equipment
use personal protection equipment
Optional & specialised skills
document your own practice
develop professional network
monitor developments in technology used for design
dismantle the rehearsal set
assemble performance equipment
provide documentation
maintain system layout for a production
assemble the rehearsal set
ensure visual quality of the set
lead a team
maintain stage equipment for horizontal movement
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
draw up stage layouts digitally
store performance equipment
prevent technical problems with scenic elements
promote yourself
update design results during rehearsals
keep personal administration
manage technical resources stock
plan teamwork
coach staff for running the performance
advise client on technical possibilities
handle scenic elements during rehearsal
assemble scenic elements on stage
maintain moving constructions on stage
Other matches: gear machinist · sewing machinist · clothing sample machinist · stage manager · stagehand
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.