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
milling machine operator
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 38 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
CAM software
quality standards
use automatic programming
supply machine
dispose of cutting waste material
remove processed workpiece
types of metal
ensure equipment availability
troubleshoot
manufacturing processes
remove inadequate workpieces
read standard blueprints
quality and cycle time optimisation
consult technical resources
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
statistical process control
perform test run
perform machine maintenance
use CAM software
operate precision measuring equipment
monitor automated machines
set up the controller of a machine
Optional & specialised skills
manufacturing of heating equipment
trigonometry
maintain mechanical equipment
geometry
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
types of metal manufacturing processes
keep records of work progress
manufacturing of light metal packaging
CAE software
manufacturing of doors from metal
manufacturing of metal assembly products
non-ferrous metal processing
monitor stock level
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of small metal parts
mark processed workpiece
liaise with managers
procure mechanical machinery
program a CNC controller
cutting technologies
record production data for quality control
CAD software
ferrous metal processing
CADD software
provide advice to technicians
manufacturing of steam generators
electrical engineering
work ergonomically
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
supply machine with appropriate tools
milling machines
mechanics
tend CNC milling machine
manufacturing of metal household articles
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of metal structures
use CAD software
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
Other matches: metal planer operator · digester operator · cocoa mill operator · leather finishing 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.