wave soldering machine operator

Description

Wave soldering machine operators set up and operate machines to solder electronic components to the printed circuit board. They read blueprints and layout designs.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards printed circuit boards temperature scales

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

printed circuit boards testing methods IPC standards through-hole technology surface-mount technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor machine operations assemble printed circuit boards measure furnace temperature inspect quality of products ensure public safety and security interpret circuit diagrams ensure conformity to specifications maintain furnace temperature prepare board for soldering solder components onto electronic board operate wave soldering machine read standard blueprints read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

use CAM software oversee logistics of finished products apply health and safety standards report defective manufacturing materials apply technical communication skills dispose of soldering waste check for solder defects keep records of work progress clean printed circuit board repair electronic components write records for repairs test printed circuit boards resolve equipment malfunctions