Sector
Mining
Keyword

Tractor Mechanic

Agricultural Tractor Mechanic

Tractor Repairer

Farm Equipment Mechanic

Tractor Engineer

Minimum - 8th standard

Will be updated

The tasks a Tractor Mechanic is expected to perform include:

Repairing and overhauling tractors by various mechanical processes for agriculture, constructional and other heavy duties

Examining and driving vehicle on road or running engine in stationary position to diagnose troubles and defects

Dismantling part or complete engine or unit according to type of defects

Repairing or replacing defective parts, reassembling them with prescribed settings, clearances, timings and adjustments by further tooling as necessary and ensuring accuracy of fit

Installing assembled or repaired engine securely in position on vehicle chassis and connecting oil and fuel lines, controls and other accessories.

Starting engine and observing performance for any unusual noise and knocks

Adjusting carburettor, fuel pump (Carburettor for petrol engine and fuel pump for diesel engine), setting clearance between tappets and valves, tuning engine, adjusting brakes, making electrical connections and performing other tasks to ensure stipulated performance

Repairing and overhauling electric motors, fuel pump, carburettor etc. of engine

Welding, brazing or soldering parts

Repairing other agricultural machinery for ploughing, levelling, harvesting etc.

Knowledge about safety protocols

Ability to handle maintenance and operational activities

Proficient in repairing and trouble shooting

Competent in mechanical, transportation, public safety skills

Knowledge about electrical and mechanical skills for heavy duty vehicles

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

Will be updated

Physical fitness and stress tolerance

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Trustworthy and reliable

Team player

It is not a desk job

Needs to handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Mining companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include serious injuries and bruises, physical strain, muscle strain, tiredness, general body ache, joint pain, falling, allergies, etc.

Health risks include exposure to heavy machinery, sharp tools, pulleys, parts of machine, grease, soot, dust, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 years of experience INR 5,000 to INR 6,000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience INR 8,000 to INR 9,000 per month

For candidates with over 5 years of experience INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Human Resources and Skill Requirement in the Mining Industry of India

Indian mining sector is largely fragmented, comprising several small scale operational mines, it is still dominated by the mining industries both public and private, which accounted about 75% of the total mining production in India. Although the industry has large number of employees including contract manpower totalling to about 9.5 lakhs in different trades of mining, the woeful shortage of skilled personnel in various mining trades is widely felt.

The key factors affecting the human resources and skill requirement in the Indian Mining Industry are technology up-gradation, increase in productivity stringent environment and sustainable development framework, globalization and aging profile of workforce and long gestation period for skill acquisition. Given the estimated increase in the mining output as well as the expected changes in the productivity levels, the total employment in the mining industry is estimated to increase to 11 lakhs by the year 2017 and 12 lakhs by the year 2025.

Tractor mechanics can work for about six months as apprentice, undertake training to repair and handle tools, machine parts at any local institute and then be employed as tractor mechanics on pay rolls. The demand for mechanics is a recession proof factor especially in India.

Tractor manufacturing companies across India

Agriculture and mining industries across India

Construction equipment companies across India

Heavy Machinery manufacturers, suppliers across India

Self-employed

Towns and cities across India