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).

Alternative Labels

electronics surface mount soldering machine operator

electronics surface mount soldering operative

operator of SMT machine

operator of surface-mount technology machine

SMT machine operator

SMT operator

soldering machine operative

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

Essential Knowledge

electronics printed circuit boards quality standards surface-mount technology

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

IPC standards microelectronics

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/52c25b47-c36e-49ff-92ce-8a8c5413fde6

Status

released

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