Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems that power presses, lifts, and machines.
You trace a leak on a 500-ton press, replace a cylinder seal, and test the system at full pressure.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Trade school plus IFPS certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fluid Power Technology, Industrial Maintenance.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Hydraulic and pneumatic repairs on presses and lifts are hands-on; sensors only help find leaks sooner.
Classes: Physics, Auto or diesel CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9041.
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