Profession surface-mount technology machine operator
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).
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Personality Type
Knowledge
- Surface-mount technology
Surface-mount technology or SMT is a method where the electronic components are placed on the surface of the printed circuit board. SMT components attached in this way are usually sensitive, small components such as resistors, transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
- Circuit diagrams
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
- Electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
- Printed circuit boards
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices. They consist of thin wafers or substrates on which electronic components, such as microchips, are placed. The electronic components are electrically connected through conductive tracks and pads.
- Quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Skills
- Monitor machine operations
Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.
- Prepare board for soldering
Prepare the loaded printed circuit boards for solder operations. Clean the board and mark designated areas.
- Solder components onto electronic board
Solder electronic components onto bare electronic boards to create loaded electronic boards using hand soldering tools or soldering machinery.
- Operate SMT placement equipment
Operate surface-mount technology (SMT) machines and equipment to place and solder surface-mount devices (SMD) onto the printed circuit board with high precision.
- Ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
- Assemble printed circuit boards
Attach electronic components to the printed circuit board through applying soldering techniques. Electronic components are placed in holes in through-hole assembly (THT), or are placed on the surface of PCB in surface-mount assembly (SMT).
- Ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
- Report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Read assembly drawings
Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a product.
- Coat printed circuit board
Add a protective layer of coating to the finished printed circuit board.
- Inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
- Read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
- Clean printed circuit board
Clean the printed circuit boards and components as necessary before, during, and after the assembly process.