Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians SkillsPACK

11-50 employees

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Inspects and ensures repairs and manufacturer approved modifications are in compliance with quality control standards and procedures
Identifies and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment while completing maintenance and repairs
Works following all Safety requirements and cleans work area on a regular basis and as needed
Operates and troubleshoots power train and power take-off systems, 12-volt DC electronic and electrical systems
Uses hydrometer to test batteries and coolant of heavy mobile equipment
Uses specialized tools and machinery (e.g., dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, dynamometer) to repair or to make manufacturer approved modifications to heavy mobile equipment
Completes accurately all required internal and customer driven paperwork, including work orders, safety inspections, timesheets
Uses available software to perform research, record keeping, communication (e.g., e[1]mail, word processing programs), data analysis, and interpretation (including simple spreadsheet programs), and reporting tasks
Ensures tools are within calibration, serviceable, and perform accordingly
Identifies specialized tools (e.g., torque wrench, impact wrench, electric and pneumatic drill, special puller, grinder, jack, crane, hoist, hydraulic drill press) needed to repair heavy mobile equipment and vehicles
Interprets heavy mobile equipment procedures, instructions, and sketches to prepare procedures or checklists for quality control
Tracks preventative maintenance in a computer database or physical format
Uses multimeters for analyzing resistance on motors and voltage readings on electrical systems
Drives trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery
Dismantles defective machines for repair, using hand tools
Inspects and diagnoses to determine if systems are safe for operation
Communicates timeline for completion of repairs to ensure excellent customer service
Disassembles, overhauls, repairs and reassembles engine, transmission, differential, clutch, brake, electrical system, fuel system, and any other part related to material handling or farm equipment
Ensures company equipment and tools comply with safety and cleanliness standards
Records details of repairs made and parts used
Uses feeler gage to measure the gap width between parts or components
Reads and interprets electrical and hydraulic schematics
Performs extensive repairs or applies manufacturer approved modifications on equipment with use of technical manuals, schematics, and special tools
Tests functionality of heavy mobile equipment after all repairs are complete
Uses dial-indicators, dial calipers, or optical alignment equipment for shaft-to-shaft alignment
Uses diagnostic or test equipment (e.g., multimeter, ignition timers, tachometers) for testing or inspection
Uses measurement tools (e.g., hydrometers, dial and vacuum gauges) to diagnose and repair heavy mobile equipment
Performs scheduled equipment service ranging from minor to major service
Uses engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum, or fuel pump testers to determine the cause of mechanical problems
Maintains provided updates on heavy mobile equipment inspection plans, manuals, and engineering instructions for compliance with current policies and regulations
Maintains inventory of farm equipment parts, shop tools, and keep them in proper working condition
Maintains, assists, and communicates current knowledge on equipment for troubleshooting
Monitors the repaired machine to make sure it is running properly
Documents repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automated maintenance information database
Reads and interprets shop repair orders, original equipment manufacturers manuals, blueprints, schematics, and recalls notifications to verify functionality of heavy mobile equipment
Differentiates among types of small engines and their applications in order to troubleshoot and solve problems
Uses testing equipment to find the problem and watch the engine while it is running to find any loose parts or leaks
Oversees the ordering of all parts for farm equipment needing repair
Understands the principles and applications of various engines and machinery used in agriculture and identifies common agricultural machinery and implements
Fabricates new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools
Uses basic measuring instruments for heavy mobile equipment operation
Reassembles machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary
Uses basic tools (e.g., wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, screwdrivers, air and electric power tools) to repair or to make manufacturer approved modifications to heavy mobile equipment
Interprets contract data, condition codes, blueprints, and drawings to determine if additional heavy equipment modifications are required
Identifies parts needed and orders in a timely, cost effective manner
Documents the repairs they make and the parts they use in order to calculate a bill
Diagnoses cause of fuel, oil, water, or air leaks to repair heavy mobile equipment