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metal nibbling operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
nibbling machine parts
supply machine with appropriate tools
types of metal
wear appropriate protective gear
operate scrap vibratory feeder
ensure equipment availability
perform test run
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
monitor automated machines
supply machine
quality standards
remove processed workpiece
dies
remove inadequate workpieces
dispose of cutting waste material
troubleshoot
Optional & specialised skills
non-ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of metal assembly products
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
use CAM software
types of metal manufacturing processes
cutting technologies
tend punch press
read standard blueprints
consult technical resources
inspect quality of products
set up the controller of a machine
manufacturing of metal household articles
ferrous metal processing
tend nibbling machine
manufacturing of cutlery
monitor conveyor belt
manufacturing of light metal packaging
provide advice to technicians
quality and cycle time optimisation
operate nibbling equipment
replace die
tend CNC metal punch press
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
manufacturing of small metal parts
smooth burred surfaces
perform machine maintenance
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
statistical process control
keep records of work progress
program a CNC controller
metal smoothing technologies
Other matches: scrap metal operative · metal annealer · metal sawing machine operator · drill press operator · metal furnace 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.