Robert Elder

Operated all farm and plant machinery

Fix all plant and agricultural machinery

welding and fabrication work

• Examined machinery and mechanical equipment to evaluate performance and identify problems.
• Used welding abilities to fabricate, assemble and repair metal parts.

• Put agricultural products on trucks and drove trucks to storage facilities or markets.
• Identified plants, pests and weeds to determine best way to apply pesticides and herbicides.
• Directed and monitored work of casual help during planting and harvesting seasons.
• Identified faults in hydraulic and mechanical equipment and implemented corrective action to restore function.
• Repaired, serviced and maintained machinery and equipment for smooth farm and factory operations.
• Met manufacturers' service and warranty requirements for compliant equipment maintenance.
• Sourced replacement parts from cost-effective suppliers, meeting strict spending targets.
• Used diagnostic software to recognize breakdown issues and identify appropriate repairs.
• Maintained comprehensive records of repairs, issues and faults for accurate reference.
• Replaced fluids and lubricants to maintain equipment safety and function, reducing breakdowns and risk.
• Inspected equipment regularly to verify quality and performance, limiting operational downtime.
• Overhauled machinery and tools in end-of-season repairs, upkeeping agricultural equipment ahead of storage.
• Completed emergency field-based repairs quickly and accurately, limiting operational disruptions.
• Carried out routine servicing of vehicles, equipment and plant to maintain safe, smooth farm operations.