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
tool and die maker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read standard blueprints
maintain edged hand tools
operate metal polishing equipment
cut metal products
smooth burred surfaces
ensure equipment availability
wear appropriate protective gear
perform test run
dies
perform product testing
apply precision metalworking techniques
quality standards
prepare pieces for joining
types of metal
adjust properties of cut
operate grinding hand tools
machine tools
mechanical tools
join metals
troubleshoot
operate file for deburring
consult technical resources
Optional & specialised skills
manufacturing of tools
use CAM software
program a CNC controller
supply machine
remove inadequate workpieces
remove scale from metal workpiece
monitor automated machines
ensure correct metal temperature
set up the controller of a machine
apply polishing lubricants
record production data for quality control
metal joining technologies
supply machine with appropriate tools
tend deburring machine
forging processes
imitation jewellery
metal forming technologies
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
perform machine maintenance
ferrous metal processing
remove processed workpiece
characteristics of precious metals
deburring processes
types of metal manufacturing processes
keep records of work progress
operate precision measuring equipment
CAD software
quality and cycle time optimisation
adjust temperature gauges
monitor gauge
cutting technologies
Other matches: casting mould maker · clock and watchmaker · cabinet maker · electrolytic cell maker · leather goods patternmaker
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.