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
quality standards
wear appropriate protective gear
quality and cycle time optimisation
remove processed workpiece
ensure equipment availability
operate precision measuring equipment
apply precision metalworking techniques
perform test run
remove inadequate workpieces
troubleshoot
types of drill bits
monitor automated machines
supply machine with appropriate tools
supply machine
operate drill press
dispose of cutting waste material
Optional & specialised skills
operate file for deburring
inspect quality of products
monitor gauge
perform machine maintenance
mark a metal workpiece using punch
manipulate plastic
work ergonomically
mark processed workpiece
keep records of work progress
monitor stock level
manufacturing of heating equipment
consult technical resources
record production data for quality control
dies
manufacturing of steam generators
perform product testing
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of light metal packaging
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
manufacturing of metal assembly products
manufacturing of metal containers
types of plastic
types of drill press oils
types of metal
manufacturing of tools
adjust temperature gauges
cutting technologies
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.