Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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metalworking lathe operator
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
dispose of cutting waste material
remove processed workpiece
tend lathe
lathe machine parts
position cross slide of a lathe
supply machine
perform product testing
remove inadequate workpieces
monitor gauge
ensure equipment availability
set up lathe compound
supply machine with appropriate tools
perform test run
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
operate precision measuring equipment
monitor automated machines
types of metal
types of lathe tools
quality and cycle time optimisation
Optional & specialised skills
wear appropriate protective gear
record production data for quality control
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
replace machines
perform machine maintenance
manufacturing of heating equipment
mechanics
consult technical resources
manufacturing of metal containers
inspect quality of products
mark processed workpiece
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
operate lifting equipment
manufacturing of metal structures
set up the controller of a machine
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
provide advice to technicians
keep records of work progress
cutting technologies
types of drill bits
types of metal manufacturing processes
ferrous metal processing
smooth burred surfaces
apply precision metalworking techniques
work ergonomically
manufacturing of steam generators
Other matches: metal planer operator · woodturner · lathe and turning machine operator · screw machine operator · veneer slicer 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.