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Overview
Wave soldering machine operators set up and run machines that solder electronic components onto printed circuit boards, using drawings, layouts and process settings.
In job descriptions, look for circuit diagrams, PCB preparation, furnace temperature, through-hole technology, solder defects, IPC standards, board testing, machine monitoring and repair records.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Wave soldering machine operation sits on an electronics production line. Work includes preparing printed circuit boards, setting machine controls, watching temperature and flow, and checking that soldered components match drawings and specifications.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes circuit diagrams, through-hole technology, PCB preparation, furnace temperature, solder-defect checks, IPC standards, board testing, repair records and communication with assembly or quality staff.
Salary context
Compare roles by production volume, board complexity, inspection responsibility, rework duties, process settings and accountability for defects. A role that diagnoses solder faults has a different scope from basic machine loading.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward electronics assembly, PCB testing, process technician work, quality control, rework and repair roles or production-team coordination.
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Read vacancies for the soldering technology, board type, standards, testing duties, temperature control and documentation. Clear adverts state whether troubleshooting and repair are part of the job.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4122.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (8212)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/31308b0c-a298-4802-a052-4020d22bad57 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8212.5 |
| ISCO group | 8212 |
| Concept type | Occupation |