Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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surface grinding machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
spot metal imperfections
types of metal
ensure equipment availability
monitor gauge
smooth burred surfaces
wear appropriate protective gear
troubleshoot
parts of a surface grinding machine
quality standards
set up the controller of a machine
supply machine
tend surface grinding machine
monitor moving workpiece in a machine
apply precision metalworking techniques
dispose of cutting waste material
remove processed workpiece
remove inadequate workpieces
quality and cycle time optimisation
Optional & specialised skills
manufacturing of metal containers
manufacturing of door furniture from metal
measure flatness of a surface
cutting technologies
provide advice to technicians
abrasive machining processes
manufacturing of metal assembly products
mechanics
manufacturing of light metal packaging
manufacturing of steam generators
operate grinding hand tools
monitor automated machines
consult technical resources
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
perform test run
metal smoothing technologies
manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
manufacturing of doors from metal
ferrous metal processing
manufacturing of metal household articles
inspect quality of products
operate precision measuring equipment
manufacturing of cutlery
manufacturing of tools
manufacturing of heating equipment
types of metal manufacturing processes
keep records of work progress
manufacturing of metal structures
supply machine with appropriate tools
maintain mechanical equipment
Other matches: grinding machine operator · coffee grinder · surface-mount technology machine operator · stone polisher · blow moulding machine 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.