Skills
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Optional knowledge
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Overview
Spark erosion machine operators set up and tend electrical discharge machines that remove metal from workpieces with controlled sparks, voltage and dielectric liquid.
In job descriptions, look for EDM setup, metal eroding technology, electrodes, dielectric fluid, precision measuring equipment, controller settings, quality standards and removal of processed or inadequate workpieces.
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Spark erosion machine operators work around EDM machines, electrodes, dielectric liquid and metal workpieces that need precise material removal. The work usually combines controller setup, machine monitoring, workpiece supply, waste handling and measurement against quality standards.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include understanding electrical discharge, metal eroding technology, types of metal and precision measuring equipment. Specialization can move toward fine mould parts, small metal components, electrode preparation, geometric tolerances or troubleshooting machine malfunctions.
Salary context
Salary context depends on the precision level, machine complexity, shift pattern, material value, responsibility for setup, quality inspection and whether the operator also maintains equipment or records production progress. This guide gives no salary amounts.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior EDM setup, CNC or precision machining, quality inspection, process optimisation, maintenance coordination, workshop supervision or technical support for metalworking equipment.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name EDM, dielectric fluid, electrodes, controller setup, statistical process control, precision measurement or optical microscopy. Those details show whether the role is routine tending or high-tolerance spark erosion work.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial occupation context. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data for this exact occupation.
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Alternative labels
electrical sealing machine operative
electrical sealing machine operator
electrical discharge machine set up technician
electrical discharge machine setup operator
electrical discharge machine eroder
electrical discharge machine setter
electrical discharge machine set up operative
electrical discharge machine operator
electrical discharge machine operative
electrical discharge machine setup operative
electrical discharge machine setup technician
electrical discharge machine set up operator
Occupation group
Metal working machine tool setters and operators (7223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18a98579-f0b1-4dde-944f-1758dc113099 |
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| ESCO code | 7223.20 |
| ISCO group | 7223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |