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
tool and die maker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust properties of cut
types of metal
join metals
operate grinding hand tools
operate file for deburring
perform test run
quality standards
apply precision metalworking techniques
perform product testing
machine tools
maintain edged hand tools
ensure equipment availability
cut metal products
read standard blueprints
mechanical tools
troubleshoot
wear appropriate protective gear
dies
prepare pieces for joining
consult technical resources
operate metal polishing equipment
smooth burred surfaces
Optional & specialised skills
remove scale from metal workpiece
characteristics of precious metals
monitor gauge
remove processed workpiece
set up the controller of a machine
operate precision measuring equipment
apply polishing lubricants
metal forming technologies
cutting technologies
quality and cycle time optimisation
perform machine maintenance
program a CNC controller
remove inadequate workpieces
adjust temperature gauges
CAD software
metal joining technologies
deburring processes
ferrous metal processing
monitor automated machines
supply machine
ensure correct metal temperature
imitation jewellery
forging processes
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
manufacturing of tools
keep records of work progress
types of metal manufacturing processes
tend deburring machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
record production data for quality control
use CAM software
Other matches: casting mould maker · clock and watchmaker · cabinet maker · electrolytic cell maker · leather goods patternmaker
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.