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
machine operator supervisor
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor machine operations
record production data for quality control
quality standards
consult technical resources
create solutions to problems
schedule regular machine maintenance
check material rescources
evaluate employees work
production processes
monitor manufacturing quality standards
follow production schedule
ensure quality of final product
oversee production requirements
report on production results
functionalities of machinery
communicate problems to senior colleagues
set up the controller of a machine
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
train employees
recruit personnel
analyse production processes for improvement
analyse the need for technical resources
integrate new products in manufacturing
liaise with quality assurance
coordinate communication within a team
oversee quality control
perform machine maintenance
undertake inspections
wear appropriate protective gear
identify hazards in the workplace
liaise with managers
quality assurance methodologies
advise on machine maintenance
perform technically demanding tasks
provide advice to technicians
read standard blueprints
Other matches: vending machine operator · textile finishing machine operator · textile machine operator · container equipment assembly supervisor · tufting 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.