Pneumatic Systems Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

The characteristics and properties of fluids, including gases, liquids and plasmas, at rest and in motion, and the forces on them.

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment …

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.

Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.

Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.

Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Control the flow of air through the compression units by turning on the valves in the correct sequence.