What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Equipment Mechanic position at West River Equipment, Inc.?
Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and
irrigation systems, used in agricultural production. Dismantle defective farm equipment for
repair, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble
machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as
necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using
test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Examine and
listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with farm equipment owners to locate
and diagnose malfunctions. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and
woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Fabricate new metal
parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Calculate bills according to
record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
Salary : $24