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
water jet cutter operator
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
dispose of cutting waste material
set up the controller of a machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
use automatic programming
manufacturing processes
tend water jet cutter machine
perform test run
supply machine
consult technical resources
perform machine maintenance
types of metal
troubleshoot
remove inadequate workpieces
quality standards
ensure equipment availability
CAM software
wear appropriate protective gear
remove processed workpiece
operate precision measuring equipment
water pressure
Optional & specialised skills
quality and cycle time optimisation
CADD software
monitor stock level
statistical process control
cutting technologies
mark processed workpiece
manufacturing of steam generators
CAD software
procure mechanical machinery
provide advice to technicians
manufacturing of light metal packaging
mechanics
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
record production data for quality control
CAE software
maintain mechanical equipment
read standard blueprints
manufacturing of doors from metal
manufacturing of heating equipment
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of cutlery
monitor automated machines
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
abrasive blasting processes
use CAM software
work ergonomically
types of metal manufacturing processes
program a CNC controller
manufacturing of metal containers
keep records of work progress
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of metal structures
electrical engineering
Other matches: clothing cutter · leather goods hand cutting operator · plasma cutting machine operator · paper cutter operator · tool grinder
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.