Manufacturing / Metalworking and Machine Tool Operation

Spark Erosion Machine Operator

Operates spark erosion (EDM) machines to shape metal parts using electrical discharges. Sets up and monitors machine parameters, inspects finished workpieces, and performs routine maintenance.

Average monthly gross

7,634 CAD

5 validated salaries

Median

8,130 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,426 CAD - 9,324 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Spark Erosion Machine Operator

ISCO

7223.20

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

5 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 2 validated salaries
8,815 CAD 8,130 CAD - 9,500 CAD
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
6,847 CAD 4,170 CAD - 9,060 CAD

Yearly trend

7,634 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 8,595 CAD 2
France 7,310 CAD 1
Switzerland 9,500 CAD 1
United States 4,170 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Decathlon 7,310 CAD 1
Microsoft 4,170 CAD 1
OpenText 9,060 CAD 1
Telus 8,130 CAD 1
UBS 9,500 CAD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

EDM Operator Electrical Discharge Machine Operator Sinker EDM Operator Wire EDM Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Electrical discharge machining Machine setup and calibration Blueprint reading Precision measurement Quality inspection

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Time management

Tools

EDM machine Micrometer Caliper Coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

Certifications

Certified EDM Operator NIMS Metalworking Certification

Employment context

Industries

Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive Tool and Die Making

Company types

Machine shop Manufacturing plant Tooling company

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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