Agricultural Machinery Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does an Agricultural Machinery Technician Do?
Agricultural equipment technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventive maintenance activities and repair faults.
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Where Do I Start?
Agricultural Equipment
The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Agricultural Machinery Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAgricultural Equipment knowledge
The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialConduct Routine Machinery Checks skill
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
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EssentialConsult Technical Resources skill
Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …
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EssentialOperate Soldering Equipment skill
Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.
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EssentialOperate Welding Equipment skill
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.
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EssentialPerform Machine Maintenance skill
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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EssentialPerform Maintenance On Installed Equipment skill
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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EssentialResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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EssentialUse Testing Equipment skill
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
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EssentialMaintain Agricultural Machinery skill
Maintain agricultural facilities and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using …
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Optional Skills (5 of 25 displayed)
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OptionalHydraulics knowledge
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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OptionalElectrical Wiring Plans knowledge
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …
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OptionalElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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OptionalPneumatics knowledge
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
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OptionalAdvise On Safety Improvements skill
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalAssemble Machines skill
Assemble machines according to instructions and specifications.
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OptionalDispose Of Hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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OptionalEstimate Restoration Costs skill
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
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OptionalInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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OptionalInstall Hydraulic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
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OptionalInstall Pneumatic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalMaintain Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
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OptionalMaintain Electronic Equipment skill
Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
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OptionalMaintain Hydraulic Systems skill
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
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OptionalOperate Agricultural Machinery skill
Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalPrepare Compliance Documents skill
Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.
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OptionalProvide Customer Information Related To Repairs skill
Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.
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OptionalProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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OptionalTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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OptionalWrite Records For Repairs skill
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
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