Today’s agricultural engineering and power equipment industry uses complex technology that combines fabrication, hydraulic power, electronic controls, and powerful engines. Getting your hands dirty may be necessary, but your knowledge will play a larger role in finding a successful career in agricultural mechanics. Technicians are needed to diagnose, test, and repair equipment. Mechanical skills needed for construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural equipment involving wood, metal, concrete, electrical, plumbing, and welding are all part of an agricultural mechanics career.
Careers/Career Areas:
- Equipment Fabricators
- Land Leveling
- Irrigation Engineers
- Equipment Operators
- Welding/Metal Fabrication
- Power System Mechanics
- Irrigation System Designers
- Precision Farming Technicians
- Trouble Shooting
Programs of Study
| Program of Study | Author | Career Pathway | Download this Program of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanics | Central California Consortium | Agricultural Mechanics Pathway |
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