Printed circuit board assembler

Code 8212.3.5

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • integrated circuits
  • interpret circuit diagrams
  • electronics
  • printed circuit boards
  • semiconductors
  • through-hole technology

Skills and competences

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

Transversal competences

  • meet deadlines

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences