Farm Equipment Mechanic

USDOL

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

Skills

7.5K

OJT hours

Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

350

Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.

Repair defective engines or engine components.

450

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.

Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

450

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.

Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

280

Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.

Maintain repair or maintenance records.

300

Maintain repair or maintenance records.

Reassemble equipment after repair.

300

Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.

Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

250

Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.

Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

250

Clean and lubricate parts.

Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

150

Clean and lubricate parts.

Install machine or equipment replacement parts.

150

Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.

Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

350

Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.

Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

350

Tune or overhaul engines.

Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

150

Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.

Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.

500

Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.

Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.

170

Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.

Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

500

Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.

Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

580

Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.

Move large objects using heavy equipment.

580

Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Fabricate parts or components.

380

Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.

Repair structural components.

380

Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

Calculate costs of goods or services.

150

Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.

300

Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

Repair pipes to stop leaking.

200

Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

Related Instruction Outline

Related Instruction Content

Training Provider(s):

Youth Workforce Development Foundation

770

RI hours

Safety and Administration

Safety/Administration – Theory and Operation, Administrative

Electronics/Electrical Systems

180

Fundamental Knowledge, Ohm’s Law, 12 and 24 Volt Cranking Systems, Lighting, Accessory and Control Systems, Electrical Schematics ‘Diagrams, SAE Computer CAN-BUSS Standards, Diagnostics

Hydraulics/Hydrostatics

110

Theory and Operation of Hydraulics and Hydrostatics, Fluids, transfer components and filtering, Maintenance Procedures, Hydraulic Component Rebuild and Replacement, Hydraulic Schematics, Diagnostics: Systems and Component Troubleshooting

Power Trains

110

Theory and Operation, Drive Shaft Function and Construction, Theory of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Braking System, Maintenance Practices, Power Train Schematics and flow diagrams, Troubleshooting and failure analysis, Component Rebuild and Analysis

Diesel Engines

320

Safety, Identifying and use of basic tools, Theory and Operation, Maintenance Practices, Component Rebuild, Engine Subsystem Components, Fuel and Governing Systems, Diagnostics

Air Conditioning and Heating System

Fundamental Knowledge, AC System Operation, Servicing AC systems, Testing, Troubleshooting and Repairing AC systems, Heating System Operation, Servicing Heating Systems, Pressurized Cabs

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