Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
band saw operator
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
wear appropriate protective gear
troubleshoot
manipulate wood
perform test run
adjust properties of cut
dispose of cutting waste material
sawing techniques
operate wood sawing equipment
cutting technologies
supply machine
types of sawing blades
operate band saw
types of wood
create cutting plan
work safely with machines
keep sawing equipment in good condition
remove inadequate workpieces
remove processed workpiece
woodworking processes
ensure equipment availability
wood cuts
replace sawing blade on machine
Optional & specialised skills
carry out measurements of parts
dispose waste
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of daily use goods
manufacturing of sports equipment
read standard blueprints
keep records of work progress
monitor stock level
identify hazards in the workplace
program a CNC controller
provide advice to technicians
report defective manufacturing materials
perform machine maintenance
record production data for quality control
pack goods
prepare production reports
first aid
mechanical systems
manufacturing of furniture
sharpen edged tools
consult technical resources
check quality of raw materials
timber products
woodworking tools
Other matches: edge bander operator · table saw operator · filing machine operator · crosscut saw operator · metal sawing machine 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.