Description
Operate machines and equipment used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics and foams.
Alternative labels
use router machinery
oversee router machinery
operate a router machine
operate router machines
manage router machinery
work router machinery
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate router machinery is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Router operator: Router operators set up and operate multi-spindle routing machines, in order to hollow-out or cut various hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics; and others, such as foams. They are also able to read blueprints to determine cutting locations and specific sizes.
Optional skill
Operate router machinery is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Operate router machinery – ESCO