Wave soldering machine operator

Code 8212.5

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

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • interpret circuit diagrams
  • temperature scales
  • quality standards
  • printed circuit boards

Skills and competences

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

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Sources

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