Responsibilities and Duties

• Reassemble agricultural equipment following repair; test operation; and make adjustments as necessary
• Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools
• Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, machines, welding equipment, grinders, or saws
• Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions
• Recommend product or component design improvements based on data and observations
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed
• Complete all documentation including worksheets, certificates, receipts and applying signatures as appropriate
• Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Computer literate
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic
• At least 3 years’ experience as a qualified Diesel Mechanic
• Experience on agricultural equipment
• Experience on New Holland / Case tractors
• Knowledge on precision planters and precision sprayers
• Any related courses on the above
• Willing to work overtime and travel
• Valid drivers license