Description
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).
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
prepare board for solderingsolder components onto electronic boardread standard blueprintsoperate SMT placement equipmentcoat printed circuit boardassemble printed circuit boardsreport defective manufacturing materialsinspect quality of productsinterpret circuit diagramsread assembly drawingsensure conformity to specificationsmonitor machine operationsensure public safety and securityclean printed circuit boardcarry out shipping orders for partsresolve equipment malfunctionsuse CAM softwareapply technical communication skillsrepair electronic componentsdispose of hazardous wasteapply health and safety standardsuse diagnostic tools for electronic repairsprovide power connection from bus barsreplace defect componentsmaintain electronic systemsoperate automated optical inspection machinecheck for solder defectskeep records of work progressoperate wave soldering machineoversee logistics of finished products