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
composite materials
record test data
record survey measurements
ensure public safety and security
apply safety management
define data quality criteria
perform sample testing
operate precision measuring equipment
conduct performance tests
prepare samples for testing
apply health and safety standards
types of wood
grade engineered wood
prepare technical reports
use a computer
maintain test equipment
use measurement instruments
inspect quality of products
use non-destructive testing equipment
monitor manufacturing quality standards
quality standards
oversee quality control
define quality standards
lead inspections
report test findings
Optional & specialised skills
manage supplies
use testing equipment
revise quality control systems documentation
meet contract specifications
liaise with managers
check quality of raw materials
record production data for quality control
create solutions to problems
define manufacturing quality criteria
recommend product improvements
wear appropriate protective gear
set quality assurance objectives
manufacturing processes
work safely with machines
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.