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