§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

surface-mount technology machine operator

Surface-mount technology machine operators use surface-mount technology (SMT) machines to mount and solder small electronic components onto printed circuit boards to create surface-mounted devices (SMD).

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards printed circuit boards electronics surface-mount technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

microelectronics IPC standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor machine operations assemble printed circuit boards report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products operate SMT placement equipment ensure public safety and security interpret circuit diagrams clean printed circuit board coat printed circuit board ensure conformity to specifications prepare board for soldering solder components onto electronic board read standard blueprints read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

use CAM software oversee logistics of finished products maintain electronic systems apply health and safety standards apply technical communication skills replace defect components dispose of hazardous waste operate automated optical inspection machine provide power connection from bus bars check for solder defects keep records of work progress use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs repair electronic components carry out shipping orders for parts operate wave soldering machine resolve equipment malfunctions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)