Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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metal nibbling operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
remove processed workpiece
monitor automated machines
dispose of cutting waste material
quality standards
supply machine
operate scrap vibratory feeder
ensure equipment availability
perform test run
types of metal
dies
nibbling machine parts
troubleshoot
remove inadequate workpieces
wear appropriate protective gear
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
monitor conveyor belt
perform machine maintenance
metal smoothing technologies
types of metal manufacturing processes
program a CNC controller
manufacturing of light metal packaging
use CAM software
tend CNC metal punch press
set up the controller of a machine
manufacturing of small metal parts
cutting technologies
manufacturing of cutlery
consult technical resources
tend punch press
non-ferrous metal processing
smooth burred surfaces
quality and cycle time optimisation
replace die
operate nibbling equipment
tend nibbling machine
read standard blueprints
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
manufacturing of metal assembly products
provide advice to technicians
inspect quality of products
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of metal household articles
statistical process control
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
Other matches: scrap metal operative · metal annealer · metal sawing machine operator · drill press operator · metal furnace 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.