Career Overlap Occupation record Edition 1 · ESCO v1.2.1
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Where a computer numerical control machine operator can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role a computer numerical control machine operator already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for programming the machines, ensuring the required parameters and measurements are met while maintaining the quality and safety standards.

Craft and related trades workers 158 skills on file 5 career moves 5 above 60% overlap Closest: cylindrical grinder operator, 80%

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Fig. 2 — the 5 nearest destinations from computer numerical control machine operator. Distance from the centre is how much retraining the move takes; the figure on each is how much of that role a computer numerical control machine operator already covers. All 5 are listed in the tables below.
  • 70% and above · short step
  • 50 to 70% · real move
  • Below 50% · substantial retraining
Table 1

Table 1 · Within reach

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computer numerical control machine operator is filed under Craft and related trades workers, ISCO major group 7. The full index lists all ten groups.

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How these figures were compiled

Coverage is the share of the target role’s weighted skill requirement a computer numerical control machine operator already meets, counting required skills in full and supplementary ones at 0.35. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.