wave soldering machine operator

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

Alternative Labels

electronics solderer

operator of wave soldering machine

solderer of electronics

wave-soldering machine operative

wave-soldering machine operator

wave operator

wave soldering machine operative

wave soldering machine operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

circuit diagrams printed circuit boards quality standards temperature scales

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/31308b0c-a298-4802-a052-4020d22bad57

Status

released

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