spark erosion machine operator

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal electrical discharge metal eroding technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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