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
machine operator supervisor
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
evaluate employees work
monitor machine operations
create solutions to problems
oversee production requirements
record production data for quality control
quality standards
consult technical resources
schedule regular machine maintenance
functionalities of machinery
ensure quality of final product
monitor manufacturing quality standards
communicate problems to senior colleagues
check material rescources
report on production results
set up the controller of a machine
production processes
follow production schedule
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
read standard blueprints
advise on machine maintenance
integrate new products in manufacturing
train employees
analyse the need for technical resources
quality assurance methodologies
coordinate communication within a team
recruit personnel
liaise with managers
wear appropriate protective gear
undertake inspections
perform machine maintenance
analyse production processes for improvement
liaise with quality assurance
provide advice to technicians
oversee quality control
identify hazards in the workplace
perform technically demanding tasks
Other matches: vending machine operator · textile finishing machine operator · textile machine operator · container equipment assembly supervisor · tufting 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.