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Skills that open more work
Precision agriculture systems
GPS (Global Positioning System) guidance, yield monitors, variable rate controllers.
Hydraulics
The most common and most expensive failures on large machinery.
Electrical diagnostics
Modern machines are rolling networks. Shops look for technicians who can trace a fault to a sensor.
Air conditioning certification
Federal rules require certification to handle refrigerant, and every cab has air conditioning.
Welding and fabrication
Farm repairs often mean making a part that no longer exists.