§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

printed circuit board assembler

Printed circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards.

Description

Printed circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards. They use hand- and automated soldering tools and machines to connect electronic components to the board.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

integrated circuits semiconductors printed circuit boards electronics through-hole technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

maintenance of printing machines maintenance operations printed circuit boards testing methods microelectronics electrochemistry electroplating IPC standards microprocessors 3D printing process surface-mount technology printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

assemble printed circuit boards apply through-hole technology manually meet deadlines ensure public safety and security interpret circuit diagrams operate insertion mount machine coat printed circuit board ensure conformity to specifications prepare board for soldering solder components onto electronic board read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

pack electronic equipment oversee logistics of finished products maintain microelectronics operate precision machinery operate SMT placement equipment replace defect components dispose of hazardous waste check for solder defects clean components during assembly keep records of work progress use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs clean printed circuit board test microelectronics test printed circuit boards operate wave soldering machine operate printing machinery determine suitability of materials resolve equipment malfunctions operate 3D computer graphics software

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