Agricultural Machinery Repair Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving inspection, maintenance, and repair of agricultural machinery such as tractors and combine harvesters. Responsible for a wide range from failure diagnosis to parts replacement and adjustment.
Description
Agricultural machinery repair workers perform daily inspections, periodic maintenance, failure diagnosis, parts replacement and repair, and adjustment work on agricultural machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. Work is carried out at farms, agricultural machinery dealers, or repair shops, including on-site troubleshooting via phone and extended outdoor work. Requires broad knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, hydraulics, engine structures, electrical systems, etc., as well as adherence to safety regulations. Also needs schedule management, parts inventory management, and customer service skills.
Future Outlook
With the labor-saving and smart agriculture initiatives, demand for maintenance of advanced electronic control equipment is increasing, and remote maintenance technologies utilizing AI and IoT are expected to become increasingly important in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Maintenance Shop Employment / On-Site Stationed / Patrol Maintenance / Remote Support / Shift Work
Career Path
Maintenance Apprentice → Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Worker → Senior Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Leader/Chief → Service Engineer → Factory Manager/Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Automotive Electrical Diagnosis / Engine Maintenance / Hydraulic System Inspection and Repair / Maintenance Manual Reading / Measuring Instrument Operation / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Comprehension / English (Technical Document Reading) / Inventory Management / Remote Diagnosis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight misadjustments can lead to failures or accidents. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To keep up with technological updates in new agricultural machinery. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy machinery parts and outdoor work requires physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify the cause of failures and repair them effectively is important. |
Related Qualifications
- Automobile Mechanic (Grade 2)
- Crane Operation Skills Training
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Farm Machinery Mechanic
- Farm Machinery Repair Technician
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