Description
Operate the wave soldering machine to solder electronic components onto the printed circuit board. Here, the board is moved over a wave of liquid solder and the connections inserted through the board are bonded firmly to the circuit board.
Alternative labels
tend wave soldering machine
operating wave soldering machine
wave soldering machine tending
tending wave soldering machine
wave soldering machine operating
operating a wave soldering machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate wave soldering machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Wave soldering machine operator: Wave soldering machine operators set up and operate machines to solder electronic components to the printed circuit board. They read blueprints and layout designs.
Optional skill
Operate wave soldering machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Surface-mount technology machine operator: Surface-mount technology machine operators use surface-mount technology (SMT)Â machines to mount and solder small electronic components onto printed circuit boards to create surface-mounted devices (SMD).
Printed circuit board assembler: 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.
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