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
precision instrument assembler
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read standard blueprints
instrument performance elements
monitor manufacturing quality standards
test instrumentation equipment
blueprints
apply health and safety standards
read assembly drawings
instrumentation engineering
set tolerances
wear appropriate protective gear
assemble instrumentation equipment
pack goods
calibrate precision instrument
precision mechanics
quality standards
precision measuring instruments
operate precision measuring equipment
instrumentation equipment
report defective manufacturing materials
Optional & specialised skills
use power tools
automation technology
meet deadlines
ensure conformity to specifications
use wrenches
metallurgy
remove defective products
align components
keep records of work progress
carry out measurements of parts
electronic equipment standards
inspect quality of products
precision engineering
electrical equipment regulations
operate soldering equipment
use hand tools
replace defect components
maintain electronic equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
electronics
adjust manufacturing equipment
electromechanics
fasten components
assemble measuring equipment
Other matches: dental instrument assembler · precision device inspector · wind musical instrument maker · industrial machinery assembler · optical instrument assembler
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.