Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

Work description

Workers will be performing job duties related to SOC code 49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Job duties will include but not be limited to: Dismantle defective machines, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Clean and lubricate parts before re-installing. Remove and replace damaged or worn parts. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists, jack stands, cranes, jacks, blocking supports and other tools. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear; Fit bearings to adjust, fix, or overhaul equipment. Thaw equipment and clean dirt, grease, debris, ice etc. from equipment using power-washer, hoses, rags, heaters and other tools. This work will include dismantling and reassembling tillage tools, planters, seeders, augers, conveyors, diggers, harvesters, wagons, and other stationary and self-propelled machinery. Perform equipment calibrating and final adjustments for machines as necessary Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing. Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Load semi-trucks with hopper bottom trailers without over or underfilling trailers; drive and deliver grain to market using semi-trucks. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels. Must speak and understand English.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026