V Skill HF-D10.2-001 sector-specific 9 skills
Operating machines
Operates production machines, processing machines or transport equipment according to work instructions and intervenes when the process threatens to run outside set values.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Work sample test · rho 0.33 (SD 0.09)
- hrmforce instrument
- Work sample test, Knowledge test (client-specific)
- Competency (50-framework)
- Commitment to Quality
- Trainability
- high
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- declining
The candidate performs a representative work sample under standardised conditions.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Starts and stops a machine according to the work instruction and alerts the operator at any deviation. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Operates several machines independently, adjusts operating values to product condition and keeps output within the standard. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Determines how machines are operated across the organisation, draws up operating protocols and decides on replacing or modifying installations. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Starting up a machine per procedure Machine start up | Carries out the machine start up procedure step by step and checks the required starting conditions. | declining |
| T | Using a control panel and HMI HMI operation | Works with the control panel or touch screen of a machine for program, speed and messages. | stable |
| V | Operating a CNC machine CNC operation | Operates a CNC machine, loads the program, mounts the workpiece and follows the operation on screen. | stable |
| V | Operating filling and packaging machines Packaging machine operation | Operates a filling, sealing or packaging machine, refills packaging material and keeps output running. | declining |
| V | Operating a saw or cutting machine Cutting machine operation | Operates a saw, cutting or punching machine with the right settings and keeps the safety guards intact. | stable |
| T | Operating a cobot or robot cell Robot cell operation | Starts, stops and restarts a robot cell or cobot, loads the right task and clears a blockage in the cell. | rising |
| V | Making a machine safe after production Machine isolation | Puts the machine in a safe state after production by removing power, releasing pressure and fitting guards. | stable |
| V | Keeping a machine log Machine log | Records production, downtime, faults and remarks per shift in the log of the machine. | declining |
| V | Following the work instruction at the machine Work instruction adherence | Works to the applicable work instruction at the machine and reports when instruction and practice do not match. | stable |