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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

SOC 49-3041.00

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Equipment Maintenance
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Troubleshooting
3.9
Operation and Control
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.5
Operation Monitoring
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Complex Problem Solving
3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical
4.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.4
English Language
3.3
Mathematics
3.2
Education and Training
3.2
Administration and Management
3.1
Engineering and Technology
3.1

Key Tasks

1Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
2Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
3Record details of repairs made and parts used.
4Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments as necessary.
5Clean and lubricate parts.

Also Known As

Agricultural Equipment Mechanic Agricultural Mechanic Agricultural Technician Agriculture Mechanic Assembly Repairer Combine Mechanic Dairy Equipment Installer Dairy Equipment Mechanic Dairy Equipment Repairer Electric Milkers Installer

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable end wrenches Air wrenches Angle grinders Arc welders Automated lathes

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