About the role
- Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of work pieces to solder joints, using soldering iron, gas torch, or electric-ultrasonic equipment
- Grind, cut, buff, or bend edges of work pieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinder and hand tools
- Remove work pieces from molten solder and holds parts together until color indicates that solder has set
- Clean work pieces, using chemical solution, file, wire brush, or grinder
- Clean tip of soldering iron, using chemical solution or cleaning compound
- Melt and separates soldered joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies, using soldering equipment
- Apply flux to work piece surfaces in preparation for soldering
- Heat soldering iron or work piece to specified temperature for soldering, using gas flame or electric current