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
product grader
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate precision measuring equipment
inspect quality of products
prepare technical reports
prepare samples for testing
perform sample testing
define data quality criteria
use a computer
monitor manufacturing quality standards
record survey measurements
define quality standards
quality standards
maintain test equipment
lead inspections
ensure public safety and security
create solutions to problems
apply safety management
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
report defective manufacturing materials
define manufacturing quality criteria
write technical reports
revise quality control systems documentation
use non-destructive testing equipment
work safely with machines
grade pulp
oversee quality control
identify preventive actions
check quality of raw materials
types of wood
read standard blueprints
use technical documentation
database quality standards
manufacturing processes
recommend product improvements
conduct performance tests
analyse production processes for improvement
use testing equipment
grading systems
grade engineered wood
identify improvement actions
check quality of products on the production line
non-destructive testing
apply health and safety standards
read engineering drawings
quality assurance methodologies
Other matches: product quality controller · product quality inspector · product assembly inspector · cigar inspector · consumer goods inspector
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.