Farm Equipment Mechanic

Work description

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems, used in agricultural production. Dismantle defective farm equipment for repair, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with farm equipment owners to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Must speak and understand English.