Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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wood boring machine operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform test run
types of wood
troubleshoot
set up the controller of a machine
work safely with machines
ensure equipment availability
remove inadequate workpieces
supply machine with appropriate tools
manipulate wood
dispose of cutting waste material
types of drill bits
types of boring heads
monitor automated machines
remove processed workpiece
tend boring machine
ensure conformity to specifications
quality standards
supply machine
Optional & specialised skills
pack goods
tend CNC drilling machine
sand wood
prepare production reports
perform product testing
woodworking processes
record production data for quality control
cutting technologies
manufacturing of furniture
perform machine maintenance
manufacturing of daily use goods
manufacturing of sports equipment
carry out measurements of parts
provide advice to technicians
apply wood finishes
keep records of work progress
inspect quality of products
monitor conveyor belt
consult technical resources
check quality of raw materials
monitor stock level
CAD software
mechanical systems
Other matches: boring machine operator · wood router operator · wood treater · wood fuel pelletiser · tunnel boring 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.