Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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veneer slicer operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
supply machine with appropriate tools
remove processed workpiece
wear appropriate protective gear
wood cuts
remove inadequate workpieces
perform test run
work safely with machines
troubleshoot
set up the controller of a machine
monitor automated machines
supply machine
dispose of cutting waste material
quality standards
operate wood sawing equipment
types of veneers
operate veneer slicer
types of wood
Optional & specialised skills
cutting technologies
lathe machine parts
check quality of raw materials
conduct routine machinery checks
consult technical resources
position cross slide of a lathe
program a CNC controller
sharpen edged tools
keep records of work progress
handle timber
prepare production reports
tend lathe
manage timber stocks
replace sawing blade on machine
identify hazards in the workplace
inspect quality of products
meet contract specifications
types of sawing blades
inspect machinery
sawing techniques
handle timber-based products
record production data for quality control
perform machine maintenance
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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.