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name: spark-erosion-machine-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'spark erosion machine operator' (also: 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). Use when the user asks for typical spark erosion machine operator work such as: typical spark erosion machine operator responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

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

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18a98579-f0b1-4dde-944f-1758dc113099), O*NET 30.3 (51-4081.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*