Apprentice workshop SA

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a diligent apprentice to support workshop technicians across pre-delivery and service tasks for elevating work platforms and related equipment.

In this role you will learn to inspect, test, repair and modify hydraulic and electrical systems while maintaining safety standards and accurate paperwork with ANZ requirements.

Qualifications

• Must undertake a 4 year apprenticeship with on the job training and block theory.
• Qualifications include either a Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or a Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Workshop Technicians with all workshop functions.
• Carry out pre-delivery of machines, service and repairs to elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers.
• Assist with inspection, testing, repairing and modifying electrical and hydraulic equipment.

Skills

4 year apprenticeship

Cert III Elevating Work Platforms

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Cert III Elevating Work Platforms

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.JOB SUMMARY:The Apprentice is responsible for assisting Workshop Technicians with all functions within the workshop including carrying out pre-delivery of machines, service and repairs to customer and company owned Elevating Work Platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.Learning about and assisting with the evaluation of machine performanceInspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specificationsAssisting with installing, testing, repairing and modifying electronic and hydraulic equipmentConducting pre delivery inspections and assessing machines to ensure they are in good working orderAssisting with conducting repairs and maintenance of customer and JLG owned elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towersAssisting with any duties as required including general cleaning and tidying of the workshopAbide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policiesResponsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by ANZ Standards and also by customer and/or site requirementsAssist with conducting three monthly and annual inspections of machines in accordance with JLG and Australian industry standardsSanding, painting and general trade assistant duties as required.General ad-hoc duties as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The candidate must be committed to undertaking a 4 year apprenticeship which includes on the job training and block theory and practical training with a registered training organization. Qualifications will include either a cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or a Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology.Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbalGood listening skills including the ability to follow instructionAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy including the ability to write job notes, read safety information, machine manuals and understand basic numeracy such as time, parts numbers and quantitiesMature minded and reliablePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Mechanically minded - previous experience with mechanics, electrics or hydraulics such as tinkering with cars, motorbikes etcGood attention to detailStrong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing