Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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water jet cutter operator
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use automatic programming
consult technical resources
set up the controller of a machine
types of metal
tend water jet cutter machine
wear appropriate protective gear
manufacturing processes
troubleshoot
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
perform machine maintenance
supply machine with appropriate tools
perform test run
supply machine
CAM software
quality standards
dispose of cutting waste material
remove processed workpiece
operate precision measuring equipment
ensure equipment availability
water pressure
remove inadequate workpieces
Optional & specialised skills
quality and cycle time optimisation
monitor stock level
inspect quality of products
mechanics
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
procure mechanical machinery
statistical process control
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of heating equipment
maintain mechanical equipment
provide advice to technicians
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
ferrous metal processing
electrical engineering
manufacturing of steam generators
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of cutlery
keep records of work progress
manufacturing of doors from metal
CAE software
types of metal manufacturing processes
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
manufacturing of light metal packaging
read standard blueprints
program a CNC controller
CAD software
work ergonomically
cutting technologies
CADD software
abrasive blasting processes
monitor automated machines
mark processed workpiece
use CAM software
manufacturing of metal structures
Other matches: clothing cutter · leather goods hand cutting operator · plasma cutting machine operator · paper cutter operator · tool grinder
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.