Tractor Repair Training

Tractor repair jobs entail physical fitness and mechanical acumen.

Tractor repairers train to adjust, repair or overhaul farm machinery and equipment. Central to a tractor repair training curriculum is the troubleshooting and mechanical acumen that professional repairers must display when performing duties.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED certificate is all that is required to enter this profession, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers prefer job candidates with relevant work experience, however.

Training Focus

According to a 2010 BLS poll, apprentice tractor repairers receive hands-on training after hire. Employees generally require one or two years of experience and training with skillful mechanics, states O*Net OnLine. Tractor repairers learn how to reassemble machines and parts following repairs, clean and lubricate parts, replace electrical components using test meters, and examine and listen to equipment to detect malfunctions.

Technology

According to O*Net OnLine, participants in a tractor repair training seminar acquaint themselves with tools and equipment, such as soldering machinery, milling and woodworking equipment in addition to irrigation systems, harvesters, welding equipment and grinders.

References

• O*Net OnLine: Farm Equipment Mechanics
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics