Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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drill press operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
remove inadequate workpieces
quality standards
monitor automated machines
dispose of cutting waste material
operate precision measuring equipment
ensure equipment availability
operate drill press
quality and cycle time optimisation
wear appropriate protective gear
types of drill bits
supply machine with appropriate tools
perform test run
apply precision metalworking techniques
troubleshoot
remove processed workpiece
supply machine
Optional & specialised skills
manipulate plastic
monitor stock level
work ergonomically
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
mark a metal workpiece using punch
types of drill press oils
mark processed workpiece
keep records of work progress
types of metal
consult technical resources
types of plastic
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of light metal packaging
cutting technologies
operate file for deburring
manufacturing of heating equipment
adjust temperature gauges
perform product testing
manufacturing of metal assembly products
ferrous metal processing
dies
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of steam generators
manufacturing of metal containers
monitor gauge
perform machine maintenance
manufacturing of tools
Other matches: drill operator · drilling machine operator · stone driller · oil rig motorhand · metal nibbling 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.