Agricultural Machinery Mechanic
のうぎょうきかいせいびこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs on agricultural machinery to support safe and efficient operation.
Description
Agricultural machinery mechanics are responsible for maintaining the performance and restoring failures of agricultural machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. They disassemble, inspect, and repair engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components, handling everything from routine maintenance and parts replacement to overhauls. They work at farms, agricultural equipment dealers, and manufacturer service centers, with frequent on-site field service and adjustments performed while the machinery is in use on-site. In recent years, with the increase in electronically controlled and IoT sensor-equipped machines, knowledge in electrical and electronic fields is also required.
Future Outlook
With the progress of labor-saving and efficiency in agriculture, demand for advanced electronic control maintenance is expected to increase with the spread of GPS-controlled, autonomous driving, and IoT-equipped agricultural machinery. Stable demand is anticipated as personnel supporting the aging agricultural workforce.
Personality Traits
Has interest or concern in machinery / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Worker → Agricultural Machinery Mechanic → Senior Maintenance Worker → Service Engineer → Maintenance Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Disassembly and Assembly / Electrical Wiring / Engine Maintenance Technology / Fault Diagnosis (Using Tester) / Hydraulic System Inspection and Repair / Lubrication Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electronic Control Devices / IoT Sensor Data Analysis / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding Technology (Arc Welding)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accuracy to not miss wear on small parts or signs of failure. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to identify complex failure causes and address them accurately. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves maintenance according to existing machine specifications, with little need for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculations used in work mainly involve basic measurements and tool settings. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Second-Class Automobile Mechanic
- Third-Class Automobile Mechanic
Aliases
- Agricultural Machinery Mechanic
- Farm Machinery Mechanic
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