Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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extrusion machine operator
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 33 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
quality standards
replace die
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
troubleshoot
extrusion processes
remove processed workpiece
consult technical resources
monitor automated machines
remove inadequate workpieces
ensure equipment availability
perform test run
supply machine
dies
set up the controller of a machine
Optional & specialised skills
tend cold extrusion machine
work ergonomically
perform product testing
monitor gauge
use CAM software
monitor stock level
manufacturing of metal assembly products
types of metal
types of metal manufacturing processes
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
monitor conveyor belt
manufacturing of metal household articles
statistical process control
manufacturing of light metal packaging
provide advice to technicians
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
record production data for quality control
check quality of raw materials
operate lifting equipment
read standard blueprints
tend hot extrusion machine
mark processed workpiece
quality and cycle time optimisation
manufacturing of steam generators
wear appropriate protective gear
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of cutlery
perform machine maintenance
types of plastic
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
program a CNC controller
metal forming technologies
manufacturing of tools
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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.