Automated optical inspection operator

Code 7543.1

Automated optical inspection operators (AOI operators) operate automated optical inspection machines to inspect assembled printed circuit boards. They read blueprints and inspect the finished or in-process PCB assemblies for flaws or defects.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • interpret circuit diagrams
  • electronics
  • automated optical inspection
  • electronic equipment standards
  • printed circuit boards
  • quality assurance procedures

Skills and competences

  • analyse images
  • monitor machine operations
  • ensure conformity to specifications
  • inspect quality of products
  • read assembly drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • operate automated optical inspection machine

Transversal competences

  • meet deadlines
  • communicate test results to other departments
  • report defective manufacturing materials

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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