Fluid Power Technicians

Because fluid power technicians are employed in any number of different industries, their work environments vary. Many work in industrial settings and must spend much of their time on the manufacturing floor. In this case, they may have to become accustomed to noise and heat generated by the machinery, although the industry is addressing the noise level issue. Others work in laboratories or testing facilities. Those involved in sales and marketing or in installing and repairing equipment may travel to different customer locations.

The work is frequently dirty, as technicians often have to handle machinery that has been used and may be leaking fluid. Also, working on large machinery and components requires physical strength and may require being in areas where safety regulations must be followed.

Many workers in this field find their jobs enjoyable and satisfying. Because they deal with different problems and solutions all the time, the work is challenging, interesting, and not repetitious. It can also be gratifying to figure out how to make a machine run properly or improve on its performance through testing and experimenting.