Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
table saw operator
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
supply machine
replace sawing blade on machine
perform test run
wear appropriate protective gear
quality standards
work safely with machines
remove inadequate workpieces
operate table saw
troubleshoot
ensure equipment availability
cutting technologies
adjust properties of cut
types of wood
keep sawing equipment in good condition
remove processed workpiece
woodworking processes
dispose of cutting waste material
wood cuts
manipulate wood
sawing techniques
create cutting plan
set up the controller of a machine
Optional & specialised skills
program a CNC controller
manufacturing of sports equipment
report defective manufacturing materials
types of sawing blades
timber products
record production data for quality control
consult technical resources
keep records of work progress
pack goods
provide advice to technicians
carry out measurements of parts
prepare production reports
sharpen edged tools
perform machine maintenance
manufacturing of daily use goods
inspect quality of products
check quality of raw materials
woodworking tools
manufacturing of furniture
first aid
identify hazards in the workplace
types of table saws
monitor stock level
mechanical systems
read standard blueprints
operate manual planer
Other matches: band saw operator · crosscut saw operator · metal sawing machine operator · gaming dealer · sawmill 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.