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
clock and watchmaker
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 38 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
watches and jewellery products
use watchmaker's tools
inspect quality of products
perform product testing
oversee quality control
repair clocks
time-display methods
components of clocks
attach clock cases
mount clock wheelwork
wear appropriate protective gear
attach clock dials
inspect clocks
attach clock hands
Optional & specialised skills
operate engraving equipment
develop production line
assemble electrical components
types of watches
attach pendulums
communicate with customers
use specialised tools in electric repairs
engrave patterns
estimate value of clocks
use CAD software
mechanical clocks
sell clocks
advise customers on clocks
perform resource planning
operate metal polishing equipment
characteristics of precious metals
use precision tools
apply restoration techniques
electronics
operate precision machinery
precision mechanics
monitor machine operations
advise customers on jewellery and watches
apply precision metalworking techniques
conservation techniques
maintain clocks
read standard blueprints
develop product design
repair electronic components
electric clocks
operate precision measuring equipment
maintain jewels and watches
timing devices
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
change watch battery
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
design clocks
micromechanics
Other matches: watch and clock repairer · spring maker
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.