Monitor machine operations

Description

Observing machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 22 occupations
  • Optional in 22 occupations
  • Total: 44 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Semiconductor processor
    Semiconductor processors manufacture electronic semiconductors as well as semiconductor devices, such as microchips or integrated circuits (IC's). They may also repair, test, and r…
  • Cigar brander
    Cigar branders tend machines that stamp brands on cigar wrappers. They keep machines supplied with all the required input material and observe that processes do not jam. They clean…
  • Mechatronics assembler
    Mechatronics assemblers assemble and maintain complex mechatronic equipment and machines, such as robots, elevators, and advanced home appliances. They build the mechanical, electr…
  • Baker
    Bakers make a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials, preparation of raw materials for …
  • Tyre builder
    Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools. Duties The duties of a tyre builder include, but are not limited to: Installing par…
  • Pasta maker
    Pasta makers prepare fresh pasta, fillings, and other types of pasta following specific recipes and processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to pasta maker: past…
  • Machine operator supervisor
    Machine operator supervisors coordinate and direct workers who set up and operate machines. They monitor the production process and the flow of materials, and they make sure that t…
  • Automated optical inspection operator
    Automated optical inspection operators (AOI operators) operate automated optical inspection machines to inspect assembled printed circuit boards. They read blueprints and insp…
  • Cellar operator
    Fermentation cellar operators take charge of fermentation and maturation tanks. They control fermentation process of wort inoculated with yeast. They tend equipment that cools and …
  • Optical instrument production supervisor
    Optical instrument production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the optical instrument production process. They make sure the optical glass is processed properly and optical …
  • Surface-mount technology machine operator
    Surface-mount technology machine operators use surface-mount technology (SMT) machines to mount and solder small electronic components onto printed circuit boards to create su…
  • Spinning machine operator
    Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handle raw materials, prepare them for spinnin…
  • Baking operator
    Baking operators tend automatic reels or conveyor-type ovens to bake bread, pastries and other bakery products. They interpret work orders to determine the products and the quantit…
  • Battery assembler
    Battery assemblers are welding and assembling the battery components such as electronics parts, wiring, and casing around the cells. Other titles The following job titles also refe…
  • Rubber goods assembler
    Rubber goods assemblers manufacture rubber products such as water bottles, swim fins, and rubber gloves. They fasten ferrules, buckles, and straps to rubber goods, and also wrap fa…
  • Robotics engineering technician
    Robotics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of robotic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engin…
  • Distillery miller
    Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend cleaning machines to remove impurities from g…
  • Electronics production supervisor
    Electronics production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the electronics production process. They manage labourers working on the production line, oversee the quality of the …
  • Packaging and filling machine operator
    Packaging and filling machine operators tend machines for preparing and packing food products in various packaging containers such as jars, cartons, cans, and others. Other titles …
  • Calibration technician
    Calibration technicians test and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment. They read blueprints and other technical drawings to develop testing procedures for every product. D…
  • Animal feed supervisor
    Animal feed supervisors supervise the manufacturing process of animal feeds. They control quality, take samples for labs, follow up on lab results and take measures according to th…
  • Pastry maker
    Pastry makers create, decorate and present delectable desserts - cakes, pastries and pies - to customers in fine-dining restaurants, grocery stores and at weddings or anniversary p…

Optional for

  • Microelectronics engineering technician
    Microelectronics engineering technicians collaborate with microelectronics engineers in the development of small electronic devices and components such as micro-processors, memory …
  • Clock and watchmaker
    Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers m…
  • Optical instrument assembler
    Optical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, projection equipment, and medical d…
  • Dental instrument assembler
    Dental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices. They use various machinery, hand tools, chemi…
  • Photonics engineering technician
    Photonics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of photonic systems or components, usually in the form of optical equipment, such as lasers, lenses,…
  • Printed circuit board test technician
    Printed circuit board test technicians inspect and test printed circuit boards. They perform a range of printed circuit board testing procedures and may perform minor repairs. Duti…
  • Medical device engineering technician
    Medical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
  • Incinerator operator
    Incinerator operators tend incineration machines that burn refuse and waste. They ensure the equipment is maintained and that the incineration process occurs in accordance with saf…
  • Electromechanical engineering technician
    Electromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
  • Sensor engineering technician
    Sensor engineering technicians collaborate with sensor engineers to develop sensors, sensor systems, and products equipped with sensors. They build, test, maintain, and repair the …
  • Paper mill supervisor
    Paper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensur…
  • Electromechanical engineer
    An electromechanical engineer is a professional who specializes in the interdisciplinary field that combines electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanical en…
  • Electrical engineer
    Electrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
  • Electrical engineering technician
    Electrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
  • Photographic equipment assembler
    Photographic equipment assemblers build photographic products such as cameras, film cameras, and projectors. They collect the different optical, electronic, and mechanical camera c…
  • Electrical equipment production supervisor
    Electrical equipment production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the production process of electrical equipment. They manage labourers working on the production line, overse…
  • Industrial assembly supervisor
    Industrial assembly supervisors are in charge of organizing, planning and coordinating assembly operations. They keep track of all the work activities and manage the process for ef…
  • Mineral crushing operator
    Mineral crushing operators operate and monitor crushers and other machines to crush materials and minerals. They move stones to the crushers, fill the machines with minerals, monit…
  • Wood production supervisor
    Wood production supervisors monitor processes involved in the conversion of felled trees into usable lumber. They follow the production process and make quick decisions to resolve …
  • Optomechanical engineering technician
    Optomechanical engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optomechanical devices, such as optical tables, deformable mirrors, and optical mounts. Opto…
  • Optoelectronic engineering technician
    Optoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers, and LEDs. Optoelec…
  • Wood assembly supervisor
    Wood assembly supervisors monitor the various processes in the assembly of wood products. They have a thorough understanding of the production processes under their supervision and…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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