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
precision mechanics
create solutions to problems
ensure quality of final product
coordinate communication within a team
quality standards
read standard blueprints
oversee production requirements
report on production results
micromechanics
mechanics
plan shifts of employees
consult technical resources
liaise with managers
oversee assembly operations
analyse the need for technical resources
communicate problems to senior colleagues
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with quality assurance
apply technical communication skills
train employees
use precision tools
electronics
provide advice to technicians
demonstrate products' features
set up the controller of a machine
oversee logistics of finished products
wear appropriate protective gear
oversee quality control
identify hazards in the workplace
write inspection reports
check material rescources
operate precision measuring equipment
perform technically demanding tasks
schedule regular machine maintenance
evaluate employees work
undertake inspections
monitor manufacturing quality standards
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.