# Competences — spark erosion machine operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18a98579-f0b1-4dde-944f-1758dc113099).

## Essential

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

## Optional

- advise on machinery malfunctions (skill/competence)
- apply control process statistical methods (skill/competence)
- chemistry (knowledge)
- cutting technologies (knowledge)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- ensure equipment availability (skill/competence)
- ensure public safety and security (skill/competence)
- ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- maintain mechanical equipment (skill/competence)
- manufacture of small metal parts (knowledge)
- manufacturing of cutlery (knowledge)
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal (knowledge)
- manufacturing of light metal packaging (knowledge)
- manufacturing of metal containers (knowledge)
- manufacturing of metal household articles (knowledge)
- manufacturing of steam generators (knowledge)
- manufacturing of tools (knowledge)
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition (knowledge)
- mark processed workpiece (skill/competence)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- non-ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- perform product testing (skill/competence)
- perform test run (skill/competence)
- program a CNC controller (skill/competence)
- quality and cycle time optimisation (knowledge)
- read standard blueprints (skill/competence)
- record production data for quality control (skill/competence)
- replace machines (skill/competence)
- statistical process control (knowledge)
- types of metal manufacturing processes (knowledge)
- use CAM software (skill/competence)