Farm Equipment Mechanic RAP

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Related occupations Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Related occupations Record details of repairs made and parts used. Related occupations Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Related occupations Clean and lubricate parts. Related occupations Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Related occupations Tune or overhaul engines. Related occupations Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Related occupations Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Related occupations Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Related occupations Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Related occupations Repair bent or torn sheet metal.