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 mechanics supervisor
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
read standard blueprints
consult technical resources
report on production results
coordinate communication within a team
ensure quality of final product
communicate problems to senior colleagues
oversee production requirements
create solutions to problems
oversee assembly operations
analyse the need for technical resources
liaise with managers
quality standards
micromechanics
precision mechanics
plan shifts of employees
Optional & specialised skills
electronics
set up the controller of a machine
use precision tools
evaluate employees work
apply technical communication skills
undertake inspections
monitor manufacturing quality standards
oversee logistics of finished products
check material rescources
provide advice to technicians
wear appropriate protective gear
schedule regular machine maintenance
train employees
perform technically demanding tasks
identify hazards in the workplace
operate precision measuring equipment
write inspection reports
demonstrate products' features
oversee quality control
liaise with quality assurance
Other matches: precision mechanic · precision device inspector · container equipment assembly supervisor · mechanical engineering drafter · diesel engine mechanic
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.