Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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spark erosion machine operator
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
troubleshoot
remove processed workpiece
operate precision measuring equipment
metal eroding technology
remove inadequate workpieces
dispose of cutting waste material
monitor automated machines
types of metal
tend spark erosion machine
supply machine
set up the controller of a machine
apply cross-reference tools for product identification
electrical discharge
quality standards
consult technical resources
Optional & specialised skills
use CAM software
interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
monitor stock level
apply control process statistical methods
perform test run
perform product testing
provide advice to technicians
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
replace machines
chemistry
manufacturing of tools
cutting technologies
maintain mechanical equipment
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
manufacturing of metal household articles
manufacturing of steam generators
keep records of work progress
ensure public safety and security
manufacturing of light metal packaging
manufacturing of small metal parts
record production data for quality control
program a CNC controller
types of metal manufacturing processes
ensure equipment availability
inspect quality of products
mark processed workpiece
statistical process control
manufacturing of metal containers
read standard blueprints
ferrous metal processing
electrical engineering
manufacturing of cutlery
quality and cycle time optimisation
non-ferrous metal processing
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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.