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