Agricultural Mechanic

Description

Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment.

Description

Repair and maintain specialised electrical and internal combustion engines, and mechanical parts such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

Tasks include

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains agricultural machinery and equipment such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems and seeding equipment
• Repairs and services engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning and other systems
• Calibrates precision agricultural system and machinery settings for specialised agricultural practices
• Tests and adjusts vehicle and machinery systems to ensure proper functioning by using diagnostic and digital equipment to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural workers on equipment maintenance and operation