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mechanical forging press worker
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
remove inadequate workpieces
wear appropriate protective gear
mechanical forging press parts
set up the controller of a machine
supply machine
monitor automated machines
troubleshoot
quality standards
forging processes
remove processed workpiece
ensure correct metal temperature
types of metal
remove scale from metal workpiece
ensure equipment availability
tend mechanical forging press
perform test run
Optional & specialised skills
manufacturing of heating equipment
inspect quality of products
ferrous metal processing
cold forging
perform machine maintenance
keep records of work progress
dies
manufacturing of metal containers
operate forging tongs
supply machine with appropriate tools
types of forging press
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
consult technical resources
replace die
manufacturing of steam generators
operate lifting equipment
non-ferrous metal processing
maintain hydraulic forging press
provide advice to technicians
precious metal processing
monitor conveyor belt
manufacturing of metal structures
monitor gauge
types of metal manufacturing processes
hot forging
hold metal work piece in machine
metal forming technologies
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of doors from metal
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
set up automotive robot
Other matches: drop forging hammer worker · hydraulic forging press worker · forge equipment technician · dry press operator · cake press 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.