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Agricultural Machinery Mechanic

Job Description

An agricultural machinery mechanic maintains, repairs and overhauls farm machinery and equipment, examines machines and equipment for operational defects and dismantles and repairs them. The mechanic advises customers on machinery repair problems and sets up, adjusts and prepares new machinery and equipment for delivery. Work may be indoors or outdoors but is usually done in a modern, well-equipped and well-lighted shop.

Skills
  • A high degree of mechanical aptitude and interest in working with equipment is required
  • A mechanic must also be able to read and understand parts manuals
Preparation

High school courses in math, mechanical drawing, agriculture and physics and vocational-technical courses in mechanics, along with farm experience in the operation and repair of farm equipment.