Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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surface grinding machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
remove inadequate workpieces
dispose of cutting waste material
apply precision metalworking techniques
remove processed workpiece
ensure equipment availability
set up the controller of a machine
spot metal imperfections
quality and cycle time optimisation
parts of a surface grinding machine
wear appropriate protective gear
smooth burred surfaces
quality standards
supply machine
tend surface grinding machine
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
types of metal
monitor gauge
Optional & specialised skills
cutting technologies
metal smoothing technologies
inspect quality of products
keep records of work progress
abrasive machining processes
manufacturing of doors from metal
types of metal manufacturing processes
manufacturing of metal structures
manufacturing of tools
manufacturing of heating equipment
operate grinding hand tools
operate precision measuring equipment
mechanics
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
ferrous metal processing
perform test run
manufacturing of metal household articles
consult technical resources
supply machine with appropriate tools
manufacturing of metal assembly products
maintain mechanical equipment
manufacturing of steam generators
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of cutlery
monitor automated machines
provide advice to technicians
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
measure flatness of a surface
manufacturing of light metal packaging
Other matches: grinding machine operator · coffee grinder · blow moulding machine operator · prepared meat operator · liquor grinding mill 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.