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Occupational Description Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Exclude "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

Employment Projections for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

2008 Employment	2018 Employment	Change	% Change	Projected Annual Growth Openings	Projected Annual Replacement Openings	Projected Total Annual Openings
547	591	44	8.0%	4	11	15

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

10th Percentile Wage	25th Percentile Wage	50th Percentile Wage	75th Percentile Wage	90th Percentile Wage	Avg Hourly Wage	Avg Annual Wage
$12.84	$14.77	$17.52	$22.29	$24.92	$18.25	$37,953

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State of Oregon License Information for Farm Equipment Mechanics No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Current Job Openings for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Farm Maintenance Mechanic	6/11/13	Gresham	$15.00/hr DOE, Neg.

Major Industries of Employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Industry	NAICS	Ownership	2008 Employment
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	11	Private	290
Crop Production	111	Private	268
Vegetable and Melon Farming	1112	Private	32
Fruit and Tree Nut Farming	1113	Private	26
Greenhouse and Nursery Production	1114	Private	143
Other Crop Farming	1119	Private	67
Animal Production	112	Private	15
Poultry and Egg Production	1123	Private	10
Manufacturing	31	Private	24
Machinery Manufacturing	333	Private	23
Ag., Construction, and Mining Machinery	3331	Private	21
Wholesale Trade	42	Private	200
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	423	Private	186
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers	4238	Private	186
Retail Trade	44	Private	22
Building Material & Garden Supply Stores	444	Private	22
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	4441	Private	22

Educational Requirements for Farm Equipment Mechanics Workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter this occupation. Those with a postsecondary non-degree award have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, long-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.

Skills for Farm Equipment Mechanics

Align Gears
Apply Automotive System Theories
Apply Hydraulics Principles
Assemble Gear Systems
Assemble Metal Components
Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
Fit Bearings
Follow Safety Procedures
Identify Base Metals For Welding
Install, Replace And Repair Automotive Parts And Components
Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
Maintain Repair Records
Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
Maneuver Heavy Objects
Operate Engine Diagnostic Equipment, Including Computerized
Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment
Perform Combination Welding
Perform Routine Service On Vehicles
Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
Read Repair Work Orders
Read Schematics And Specifications
Repair, Replace And Adjust Farm Equipment Parts
Test And Operate Motor Vehicles After Repair
Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
Use Algebra
Use Basic Mathematics
Use Pneumatic Tools
Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
Weld Metal Parts

Schools and Training Providers for Farm Equipment Mechanics The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Washington State University
French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164-1009
Phone: (509) 335-3564
Programs of Training:

Agricultural Mechanization, General

Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Farm Equipment Mechanics No programs of training are associated with this occupation.

Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Occupation	Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level					Washington Applicants
Occupation	None	<1 Year	1-4 Years	5-9 Years	10+ Years	Washington Applicants
Farm Equipment Mechanics	112	70	189	93	116	0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Farm Equipment Mechanics matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics	57%
Motorcycle Mechanics	56%
Rail Car Repairers	48%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	47%
Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists	45%
Motorboat Mechanics	45%
Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians	38%
Bicycle Repairers	37%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	37%
Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics	36%

The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.

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