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
supply machine with appropriate tools
set up the controller of a machine
consult technical resources
remove processed workpiece
secure working area
supply machine
types of metal
mechanics
monitor automated machines
troubleshoot
perform test run
Optional & specialised skills
maintain records of maintenance interventions
mechanical tools
dispose of hazardous waste
tend surface grinding machine
operate drilling equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
conduct routine machinery checks
tend CNC grinding machine
tend CNC drilling machine
apply precision metalworking techniques
operate gear shaper
tend boring machine
operate precision measuring equipment
micromechanics
quality and cycle time optimisation
heat metals
tend lathe
tend metal sawing machine
types of lathe tools
tend computer numerical control lathe machine
perform machine maintenance
record test data
tend CNC milling machine
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.