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
pulp grader
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
record survey measurements
perform sample testing
quality assurance methodologies
ensure public safety and security
lead inspections
monitor manufacturing quality standards
operate precision measuring equipment
prepare samples for testing
define data quality criteria
record test data
monitor pulp quality
types of pulp
maintain test equipment
report test findings
oversee quality control
use chemical analysis equipment
apply safety management
types of paper
prepare technical reports
inspect quality of products
perform laboratory tests
quality standards
define quality standards
test paper production samples
apply health and safety standards
use a computer
use measurement instruments
conduct performance tests
grade pulp
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with managers
manufacturing processes
work safely with machines
create solutions to problems
types of wood
revise quality control systems documentation
manage supplies
assess environmental impact
meet contract specifications
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
define manufacturing quality criteria
recommend product improvements
set quality assurance objectives
wear appropriate protective gear
check quality of raw materials
Other matches: grader operator · hide grader · engineered wood board grader · pulp technician · pulp control 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.