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
drilling machine operator
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 33 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
quality and cycle time optimisation
read standard blueprints
operate drilling equipment
operate precision measuring equipment
CAM software
CADD software
troubleshoot
CAD software
ensure equipment availability
dispose of cutting waste material
CAE software
statistical process control
use CAM software
monitor automated machines
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
quality standards
consult technical resources
perform test run
remove inadequate workpieces
supply machine
Optional & specialised skills
mark processed workpiece
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
work ergonomically
types of metal manufacturing processes
mechanics
manufacturing of metal assembly products
manufacturing of metal structures
types of metal
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
tend CNC drilling machine
manufacturing of doors from metal
manufacturing of steam generators
manufacturing of metal containers
supply machine with appropriate tools
geometry
ferrous metal processing
provide advice to technicians
program a CNC controller
liaise with managers
record production data for quality control
keep records of work progress
maintain mechanical equipment
manufacturing of daily use goods
monitor stock level
inspect quality of products
procure mechanical machinery
cutting technologies
manufacturing of tools
electrical engineering
manufacturing of heating equipment
trigonometry
manufacturing of sports equipment
manufacturing of light metal packaging
Other matches: stone driller · wood boring machine operator · drill press operator · computer numerical control machine operator · boring machine operator
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.