agricultural machinery technician

Description

Agricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventive maintenance activities and repair faults.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

mechanics agricultural equipment electrical wiring plans hydraulics electronics pneumatics

Practical Skills

perform test run resolve equipment malfunctions consult technical resources use testing equipment operate welding equipment drive agricultural machines operate soldering equipment perform machine maintenance record test data conduct routine machinery checks perform maintenance on installed equipment maintain agricultural machinery maintain electronic equipment operate agricultural machinery apply technical communication skills estimate restoration costs install hydraulic systems dispose of hazardous waste install electrical and electronic equipment prepare compliance documents troubleshoot maintain electrical equipment assemble machines ensure compliance with environmental legislation order supplies write records for repairs maintain air conditioning systems provide customer information related to repairs advise on safety improvements issue sales invoices install pneumatic systems maintain hydraulic systems