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
types of metal
dispose of cutting waste material
wear appropriate protective gear
spot metal imperfections
ensure equipment availability
remove inadequate workpieces
quality and cycle time optimisation
quality standards
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
troubleshoot
parts of a surface grinding machine
smooth burred surfaces
supply machine
monitor gauge
remove processed workpiece
tend surface grinding machine
set up the controller of a machine
apply precision metalworking techniques
Optional & specialised skills
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of tools
ferrous metal processing
consult technical resources
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of metal structures
types of metal manufacturing processes
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
operate precision measuring equipment
manufacturing of metal household articles
perform test run
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
cutting technologies
monitor automated machines
manufacturing of doors from metal
supply machine with appropriate tools
manufacturing of steam generators
abrasive machining processes
manufacturing of light metal packaging
mechanics
manufacturing of metal assembly products
keep records of work progress
manufacturing of cutlery
maintain mechanical equipment
metal smoothing technologies
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
operate grinding hand tools
manufacturing of heating equipment
provide advice to technicians
measure flatness of a surface
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.