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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0533 - physics Pneumatics
Description
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 15 occupations
- Total: 24 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Industrial machinery mechanicIndustrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accessories if necessary, perform maintenance an…
- Lift installation supervisorLift installation supervisor monitor the installation of lifts. They keep an overview of the proceedings, assign tasks, and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles T…
- Pneumatic engineering technicianPneumatic engineering technicians evaluate operating pneumatic systems and assemblies such as compressed air machines, and recommend modifications for more efficiency. They are als…
- Medical device engineering technicianMedical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
- Pneumatic systems technicianPneumatic systems technicians use blueprints and technical documentation to assemble and install equipment operated by gas or air under pressure. They set up the systems according …
- Mechanical engineerA Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and maintains mechanical systems and devices used in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. They ap…
- Nuclear technicianNuclear technicians function as aids to physicists and engineers in nuclear laboratories and power plants. They monitor the procedures to ensure safety and quality control, and mai…
- Nuclear reactor operatorNuclear reactor operators directly control nuclear reactors in power plants from control panels, and are solely responsible for the alterations in reactor reactivity. They start up…
- Coagulation operatorCoagulation operators control machines to coagulate synthetic rubber latex into rubber crumb slurry. They prepare these rubber crumbs for finishing processes. Coagulation operators…
Optional for
- Mechatronics assemblerMechatronics assemblers assemble and maintain complex mechatronic equipment and machines, such as robots, elevators, and advanced home appliances. They build the mechanical, electr…
- Textile machinery technicianTextile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing …
- Instrumentation engineering technicianInstrumentation engineering technicians assist instrumentation engineers in the development of control equipment, such as valves, relays, and regulators, which can be used to monit…
- Forge equipment technicianForge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventative mai…
- Moulding machine technicianMoulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, exami…
- Maintenance and repair engineerA Maintenance and Repair Engineer is responsible for ensuring that machinery, equipment, and systems operate reliably and efficiently by performing regular maintenance, troubleshoo…
- Robotics engineering technicianRobotics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of robotic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engin…
- Fluid power engineerFluid power engineers supervise the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of fluid power equipment in accordance with specified manufacturing processes. They create desi…
- Aircraft de-icer installerAircraft de-icer installers assemble, install, test, maintain and repair mechanical de-icing and anti-icing systems that prevent ice accumulation or formation on aircrafts and spac…
- Mechatronics engineerMechatronics engineers design and develop intelligent systems, such as robotic devices, smart home appliances, and aeroplanes, through combining technologies from mechanical, elect…
- Industrial designerAn Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …
- Construction equipment technicianConstruction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. The…
- Hazardous waste technicianHazardous waste technicians dispose of materials that have been in contact with or are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic or a combination of the aforementioned hazardous traits…
- Mechatronics engineering technicianMechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineer…
- Agricultural machinery technicianAgricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perf…
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- Record test data
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- Install pneumatic systems
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Last updated on February 19, 2026
