fluid power technician

Description

Fluid power technicians install and assemble equipment that uses liquid or gas pressure to transmit or regulate power. They also perform tests on and maintain this equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fluid mechanics hydraulic fluid mechanics hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run secure working area consult technical resources install hydraulic systems operate soldering equipment use testing equipment record test data resolve equipment malfunctions read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate precision measuring equipment operate welding equipment liaise with engineers install electrical and electronic equipment perform maintenance on installed equipment issue sales invoices order supplies apply technical communication skills replace defect components dispose of hazardous waste troubleshoot solve technical problems prepare compliance documents write records for repairs estimate restoration costs conduct routine machinery checks provide customer information related to repairs operate industrial equipment