Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Size and select cylinders, valves, actuators, compressors and air-preparation units for a machine or production line.
Design pneumatic circuits and layouts, and prepare drawings and bills of materials.
Read and build circuits using standard pneumatic symbols, and check pressure, flow and timing with gauges and sensors.
Work with PLC programmers and electrical engineers so that air-driven movements match the control logic.
Troubleshoot leaks, slow cylinders, pressure drops and valve faults, often under production pressure.
Plan preventive maintenance such as filter, lubricator and compressor checks to reduce unplanned downtime.
Find air leaks and oversized compressors to lower energy use, and record changes for maintenance teams.
