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