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
gear machinist
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
consult technical resources
supply machine with appropriate tools
secure working area
remove processed workpiece
types of metal
supply machine
mechanics
set up the controller of a machine
perform test run
troubleshoot
monitor automated machines
Optional & specialised skills
tend surface grinding machine
tend CNC drilling machine
tend CNC milling machine
operate drilling equipment
tend boring machine
micromechanics
record test data
tend metal sawing machine
operate precision measuring equipment
heat metals
dispose of hazardous waste
conduct routine machinery checks
tend CNC grinding machine
types of lathe tools
tend lathe
maintain records of maintenance interventions
apply precision metalworking techniques
quality and cycle time optimisation
operate gear shaper
mechanical tools
perform machine maintenance
tend computer numerical control lathe machine
resolve equipment malfunctions
Other matches: sewing machinist · clothing sample machinist · woodturner · tyre fitter · computer numerical control 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.