How do they match: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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

Repair bent or torn sheet metal.
Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
Record details of repairs made and parts used.

Repair defective engines or engine components.
Repair pipes to stop leaking.
Repair structural components.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

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