Agriculture Mechanics
By: Laryssa Snead
Safety of operate metal power and hand tools
- Identifying hazardous conditions in regards to hand/power tools
- Inspecting areas to ensure that this policy is being adhered to.
- Provid safety awareness training.
The Things You Do
- testing/installing new equipment, such as harvesters, crop sprayers, storage facilities and logging machinery.
- analysing GPS and weather data and using computer modelling to advise farmers and businesses on land use, for instance how to increase crop yields or cope with changing climate conditions
- planning service and repair programmes for machinery
These Are Some of The Tools You Would Use
Different Types
This picture includes multiple different types of tools used in Agriculture Mechanics.
Slip-Joint Pliers
Slip-Joint Pliers can be moved to increase the size range of their jaws.
How Much Mechanics Make
The average mechanic makes $39,450 per year, which is very little higher than what many social services workers earn. For instance, landscapers and groundskeepers make $26,300 annually. With yearly earnings of $37,710, maintenance and repair workers also make less than auto techs.