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boring machine operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure equipment availability
quality standards
dispose of cutting waste material
set up the controller of a machine
tend boring machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
operate precision measuring equipment
supply machine
perform test run
types of drill bits
troubleshoot
remove processed workpiece
types of metal
types of boring heads
remove inadequate workpieces
monitor automated machines
Optional & specialised skills
types of metal manufacturing processes
monitor conveyor belt
provide advice to technicians
cutting technologies
manufacturing of light metal packaging
inspect quality of products
perform product testing
perform machine maintenance
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
manufacturing of metal structures
manufacturing of cutlery
manufacturing of steam generators
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of metal assembly products
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
manufacturing of heating equipment
operate scrap vibratory feeder
manufacturing of metal household articles
manufacturing of tools
manufacturing of metal containers
keep records of work progress
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
monitor stock level
manufacturing of doors from metal
mark processed workpiece
consult technical resources
manufacturing of small metal parts
ferrous metal processing
mechanics
non-ferrous metal processing
Other matches: tunnel boring machine operator · wood boring machine operator · leather production machine operator · twisting machine operator · vineyard machinery 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.