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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S5.0 - working with computers
S5.1 - programming computer systems
S5.2 - setting up and protecting computer systems
S5.5 - accessing and analysing digital data
S5.6 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving
S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery
S5.7.0 - using digital tools to control machinery
- adjust foil printing machine
- control levels of nicotine per cigar
- control production flow remotely
- ensure temperature control for fruits and vegetables
- manage dispatch software systems
- operate automated stage movement control system
- operate climate control
- operate computerised control systems
- operate control panels
- operate control systems
- operate digital printers
- operate LED-based panel signal boxes
- operate nailing machinery
- operate on-board computer systems
- operate railway control panels
- operate stowage programmes
- operate train integrated electronic control centre
- program a CNC controller
- program home alarm systems
- program lift controller
- set equipment controls
- set scanner controls
- set the operation speed of manufacturing machines
- set up automotive robot
- set up machine controls
- set up the controller of a machine
- tend CNC drilling machine
- tend CNC engraving machine
- tend CNC grinding machine
- tend CNC laser cutting machine
- tend CNC metal punch press
- tend CNC milling machine
- tend computer numerical control lathe machine
- use CAM software
- use pattern-cutting softwares
- use remote control equipment
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

operate machine tools

skills

working with computers

using digital tools to control machinery

using digital tools to control machinery

operate machine tools

Description

Description

Program and operate numerically controlled machine tools.

Alternative Labels

machine tool operating

machine tools operating

machine tools using

machine tool using

operate machine tools

operating machine tools

use machine tools

using machine tools

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

occupation specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)