fluid power technician

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.

Alternative Labels

fluid power brake inspector

fluid power brake operator

fluid power operator

fluid power supervisor

fluid power technical operative

fluid power technical operator

fluid power technician

hydraulic brake inspector

hydraulic brake operator

hydraulic inspector

hydraulic liquid inspector

hydraulic liquid mechanic

hydraulic power machinist

hydraulic power technical operative

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

fluid mechanics hydraulic fluid hydraulics mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0b6e1a0d-63fe-42d4-8dff-2ff187a9fea9

Status

released

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