Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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drill press operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure equipment availability
perform test run
remove processed workpiece
monitor automated machines
supply machine
wear appropriate protective gear
operate precision measuring equipment
operate drill press
supply machine with appropriate tools
quality standards
quality and cycle time optimisation
remove inadequate workpieces
types of drill bits
apply precision metalworking techniques
dispose of cutting waste material
troubleshoot
Optional & specialised skills
mark processed workpiece
manufacturing of light metal packaging
adjust temperature gauges
perform product testing
ferrous metal processing
types of plastic
dies
monitor gauge
work ergonomically
manufacturing of heating equipment
cutting technologies
mark a metal workpiece using punch
record production data for quality control
keep records of work progress
operate file for deburring
manipulate plastic
manufacturing of tools
perform machine maintenance
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
monitor stock level
types of drill press oils
manufacturing of metal assembly products
manufacturing of metal containers
types of metal
consult technical resources
manufacturing of steam generators
inspect quality of products
Other matches: drill operator · drilling machine operator · stone driller · oil rig motorhand · metal nibbling 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.