spark erosion machine operator

Spark erosion machine operators set up and tend spark erosion machines designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by the use of electrical discharges, or sparks, caused by electric voltage and separated by a dielectric liquid, which removes pieces of metal from the electrodes. These applications can involve transmission and optical microscopy.

Alternative Labels

electrical discharge machine operative

electrical discharge machine setup technician

electrical sealing machine operative

electrical discharge machine operator

electrical discharge machine setter

electrical discharge machine set up technician

electrical sealing machine operator

electrical discharge machine eroder

electrical discharge machine set up operator

electrical discharge machine set up operative

electrical discharge machine setup operator

spark erosion machine operator

electrical discharge machine setup operative

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

operate precision measuring equipment remove processed workpiece remove inadequate workpieces apply cross-reference tools for product identification monitor automated machines consult technical resources set up the controller of a machine supply machine dispose of cutting waste material tend spark erosion machine troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

types of metal electrical discharge quality standards metal eroding technology

Optional Skills and Competences

replace machines monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions ensure equipment availability read standard blueprints record production data for quality control program a CNC controller apply control process statistical methods inspect quality of products use CAM software maintain mechanical equipment ensure public safety and security interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances perform product testing mark processed workpiece perform test run

Optional Knowledge

manufacturing of small metal parts manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of light metal packaging types of metal manufacturing processes non-ferrous metal processing electrical engineering manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of door furniture from metal ferrous metal processing statistical process control cutting technologies chemistry quality and cycle time optimisation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18a98579-f0b1-4dde-944f-1758dc113099

Status

released

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