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Overview
Deburring machine operators set up and tend machines that remove burrs and rough edges from metal workpieces so surfaces, slits and sheared edges are smooth.
In job descriptions, look for mechanical deburring, metal workpieces, edge finishing, product inspection, tool supply, removal of inadequate pieces, production records and quality control.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Deburring machine operators work at metal finishing machines that remove burrs from workpieces after cutting or shearing. The job combines machine setup, tool supply, surface checks and removal of pieces that fail quality requirements.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include reading metal surfaces, spotting imperfections, supplying the machine with correct tools, recording production data and adjusting pace without losing product quality or cycle time.
Salary context
Salary context depends on metal process, machine complexity, tolerances, shift pattern, production volume and whether the deburring operator also handles troubleshooting or quality control. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Development can lead toward senior deburring operation, broader metal finishing, quality inspection, CNC or cutting-machine work, maintenance support or team lead roles on finishing lines.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention burrs, sheared edges, non-ferrous metals, cutlery, metal structures or cycle-time targets. Those words show the workpiece type and expected finishing precision.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 3
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4033.00
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The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
51-9161.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
burring bench operator
deburrer
deburring and tooling machine technician
burring wheel operative
burr bench operator
burr bench hand
burring wheel technician
deburr machine operative
burring wheel operator
tooling machine technician
burr tooling operator
deburring and tooling machine operator
tooling machine operator
Occupation group
Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators (8122)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/862ed9e5-96ec-410d-a0fd-5206a05a7954 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8122.5 |
| ISCO group | 8122 |
| Concept type | Occupation |