ApprenticeSearch.com | Surface Mount Assembler (630B)

Surface Mount Assemblers solder, bond and assembler the various components that make electronics work.

Job Related Skills, Interests and Values

Solder and manually bond or assemble various electronic components such as transistors, diodes, capacitors, integrated circuits, wires and other electronic parts
Set-up, operate and monitor automatic and semi-automatic machines
Operate and monitor process equipment, including automatic and semi-automatic machines to fabricate electronic components, solder, clean, seal and stamp components and perform other process operations as specified
Set-up process equipment and adhere to clean room procedures as required
Inspect electronic components and assemblies
Check final assembly for finish, labelling and packaging methods
Check product and perform "go - no-go" electrical tests
Collect, record and summarize inspection results
Maintain test results reports

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent
Completion of 5,000 hours of on-the-job training

What's Your Future as a Surface Mount Assembler (630B)?

Indoor work
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requires good eyesight, and hand and finger dexterity
Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks

Wage Rate

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $28.85-$40.00 per hour.

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Surface Mount Assembler (630B)

Ask Yourself:	Yes	No
Do you possess manual dexterity combined with mechanical aptitude and the ability to read/understand mechanical assembly drawings?
Do you have strong analytical problem-solving skills?
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines?
Are you comfortable around hazardous materials?
Are you able to lift 50lbs comfortably?
Are you comfortable working indoors and outdoors?
Do you enjoy learning about new technology on an ongoing basis?
Would you enjoy interacting with site supervisors, customers, suppliers, co-workers and other tradespeople to get the job done?
Do you have strong reading, writing, and communication?

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Surface Mount Assembler may be for you!

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