Keyword

Solder Masking Operator, Legend Printing Operator

Minimum Preferably 10th/12th standard pass

Certified training for Solder Masking & Legend Printing Operator (programme aligned to ELE/Q2301 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

Not applicable

The tasks a Solder Masking & Legend Printing Operator is expected to perform include:Pre-cleaning PCB panels

Setting and operating the solder masking machine

Drying the panels to harden the resist

Imaging the panels

Operating the oven

Checking visually the soldered mask PCB

Knowledge of basic electronics and components

Well-versed with functioning of solder masking machine

Well-versed with concept, significance and technology involved in solder masking

Knowledge of types of solder masks and inks

Proficient in operation of pre-cleaning of solder masking machine and oven

Well-versed with types and applications of ink jet printing

Proficient in coating techniques, handling the copper plate, chemical, temperature, etc.Adept in recognizing common masking defects and achieving zero defect solder masking

Proficient in handling chemicals and solvents safely

Knowledge of general PCB design process, manufacturing process, component and system level testing

Well-versed with defects in machines and causes

Knowledge of IPC standards for printed circuit board

Not applicable

Ability to stand for long hours

Good eyesight

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Physically fit

Reflective thinking

It is not a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Travelling is part of the job

Need not handle a team

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours every day for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Shift system is not applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is considered hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to ammonia vapours, inhalation of solvents, etc.Occupational hazards include eye irritation, minor respiratory or sinus irritation, etc.

For freshers - INR 4,000 to INR 6,000 per month For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Electronics Sector in India

The Electronics and IT Hardware industry is expected to grow from 844 billion in 2008 to 7,520 billion by 2022.

TheElectronicssectoremployedabout0.9millionintheyear2008whichisestimatedtoincreasetoover4millionby2022.Thiswouldtranslatetoanincrementalhumanresourcerequirementofabout3.2million.IthasbeengrowingrapidlyoverthelastcoupleofyearsandisexpectedtoreachUS$400billionby2020. Among several challenges, shortage of skilled manpower has been identified as one of the most critical constraints that the sector is confronting. All these factors mean that there will be an increase in the employment opportunities for Solder Masking & Legend Printing Operators in towns and cities across India.

PCB manufacturing companies across India

PCB solder masking manufacturing companies across India

Industrial electronics manufacturing companies across India

Towns and cities across India

Will be updated

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EFY Tech Centre, D 88/3 Okhla Industrial Area Phase -1, Near Honda Showroom, New Delhi- 110020, Tel: 91-9650013762, http://www.efytechcenter.com/?page_id=2440

STQC, Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & IT, Govt.of India Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, New Delhi - 110 003, India, http://stqc.gov.in

IPC India, IPC Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd., No. 238/34, 1st floor, Above Zon Motors, 32nd Cross, 7th

Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560070, Tel: +91 (0) 80 2653 2211, http://www.ipcindia.org.in/html/about-ipc-india.htm

Sri Ramakrishna Advanced Training Institute, Opp. Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Sri Ramakrishna Polytechnic Campus, Vattamalaipalayam, N.G.G.O. Colony Post, Coimbatore - 641 022, Tel: +91-422-6553091/6455001, http://srati.in/About.aspx