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Overview
Printed circuit board assemblers read blueprints, circuit diagrams and assembly drawings, then attach electronic components to boards with manual or automated soldering tools and insertion machines.
In job descriptions, look for printed circuit boards, through-hole technology, soldering, component insertion, board preparation, coating, conformity to specifications, deadlines and electronics assembly.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Printed circuit board assemblers work from circuit diagrams, blueprints and assembly drawings. They prepare boards, place electronic components, solder manually or with automated tools and check that the board meets specifications.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include printed circuit boards, through-hole technology, electronics, soldering, insertion machines, board coating, component preparation and reading assembly drawings. Some roles add testing methods or surface-mount technology.
Salary context
Salary context depends on soldering precision, board complexity, production volume, inspection responsibility, deadlines, equipment used and whether the assembler handles only through-hole work or broader electronics assembly.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior PCB assembly, electronics testing, quality inspection, production coordination, repair work or machine operation. Progress usually comes from clean soldering, low rework and strong drawing interpretation. Growth stays tied to printed circuit boards, soldering and electronic components.
Good to know
Read vacancies for THT, SMT, soldering tools, insertion machines, IPC standards, coating, testing and specification checks. These details show the technical level and quality expectations.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSemiconductor Processing Technicians
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Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
electronic equipment assembler (8212.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/da00cd76-22fe-450d-aefc-f4e4a3864171 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8212.3.5 |
| ISCO group | 8212 |
| Concept type | Occupation |