Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
sawmill operator
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
supply machine
work safely with machines
create cutting plan
wear appropriate protective gear
manipulate wood
types of wood
dispose of cutting waste material
troubleshoot
adjust properties of cut
keep sawing equipment in good condition
handle timber
wood cuts
ensure conformity to specifications
remove processed workpiece
woodworking processes
monitor automated machines
cutting technologies
perform test run
remove inadequate workpieces
ensure equipment availability
operate wood sawing equipment
handle timber-based products
Optional & specialised skills
prepare production reports
replace sawing blade on machine
program a CNC controller
operate crosscut saw
first aid
monitor stock level
operate table saw
mechanical systems
identify hazards in the workplace
operate wood router
consult technical resources
pack goods
types of crosscut saws
types of sawing blades
record production data for quality control
keep records of work progress
sawing techniques
carry out measurements of parts
provide advice to technicians
types of table saws
operate band saw
operate thickness planer machine
woodworking tools
inspect quality of products
conduct routine machinery checks
check quality of raw materials
Other matches: forestry equipment operator · wood production supervisor · camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station 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.