Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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engineered wood board grader
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect quality of products
record survey measurements
lead inspections
use non-destructive testing equipment
apply safety management
apply health and safety standards
define quality standards
maintain test equipment
composite materials
conduct performance tests
record test data
report test findings
oversee quality control
grade engineered wood
prepare technical reports
ensure public safety and security
quality standards
monitor manufacturing quality standards
types of wood
use a computer
define data quality criteria
use measurement instruments
perform sample testing
prepare samples for testing
operate precision measuring equipment
Optional & specialised skills
manage supplies
wear appropriate protective gear
record production data for quality control
manufacturing processes
set quality assurance objectives
meet contract specifications
define manufacturing quality criteria
create solutions to problems
use testing equipment
recommend product improvements
revise quality control systems documentation
liaise with managers
work safely with machines
check quality of raw materials
Other matches: engineered wood board machine operator · lumber grader · veneer grader · chipper operator · grader 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.