-Solder most surface mount parts on PC/circuit boards -Solder fine pitch SMT components on PCB assemblies to accommodate rework -Solder wire to multi-pin connectors, -Solder most microscopic parts -Solder all thru-hole components -Wire and cable soldering -Assembly experience -Assembly and ability to build a chassis from scratch -Assemble parts to printed circuit boards -Build small mechanical assemblies by reading printed circuit board overlay drawings -Use of required hand tools such as a variety of cutters, tweezers, wire strippers, screwdrivers, and electrical screwdrivers. -Component placement on PC boards -Knowledge of polarities