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

• Assembly Repairer
• Dairy-Equipment Repairer
• Farm-Equipment Mechanic I
• Farm-Equipment Mechanic II
• Farm-Equipment-Mechanic Apprentice
• Milking-System Installer
• Sprinkler-Irrigation-Equipment Mechanic

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

• adhere to safety procedures
• adjust or set mechanical controls or components
• align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
• assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
• assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
• conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
• diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
• drive automobile, van, or light truck
• examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• follow vehicle repair procedures
• identify base metals for welding
• inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
• lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
• maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
• maintain or repair farm vehicles, machinery, or mechanical implements
• maintain or repair small engines
• maintain repair records
• maintain welding machines or equipment
• move or fit heavy objects
• observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions
• operate crane in construction, manufacturing or repair setting
• operate tractor with accessories or attachments
• operate vehicle engine electrical system test equipment
• operate woodworking equipment/machinery
• overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• repair sheet metal products
• service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test mechanical products or equipment
• test operate vehicles before or after repair
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use arc welding equipment
• use basic plumbing techniques
• use combination welding procedures
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use engine diagnostic equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use knowledge of metric system
• use knowledge of welding filler rod types
• use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
• use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
• use soldering equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures