Apprentice - Workshop Technician

JLG Industries; City of Casey; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

JLG Industries in Hallam, VIC, is offering an Apprenticeship in Mobile Plant Technology. You will support Workshop Technicians with service, repairs and pre-delivery tasks on elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers.

We seek self-motivated individuals committed to a 4-year program, with a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology and strong communication, teamwork and numeracy skills. Onsite parking is available and you will learn in a practical workshop setting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship with on‑the‑job and block theory training.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Literacy and numeracy to read manuals and record notes.
• Mechanically minded with interest in mechanics/electrics/hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Assist Workshop Technicians with workshop functions.
• Carry out pre-delivery of machines, service and repairs.
• Inspect designs and products for specifications compliance.
• Assist with installing, testing, repairing hydraulics/electronics.
• Complete paperwork and inspection forms per ANZ standards.
• Assist with monthly and annual machine inspections.
• Sanding, painting and general trade assistant duties as required.
• General cleaning and tidying of the workshop.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Independent worker

Mechanical interest

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

JLG Industries is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of Access Equipment. As a company, JLG is committed to being an employer of choice and providing a superior work environment for our people.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member who is looking to pursue career into a trade as an Apprentice in Mobile Plant Technology and wants to grow and enhance his skills in the access industry.

About the role:

Based in Hallam, VIC with onsite parking, the Apprentice will be 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.

The Apprentice is expected to perform the below mentioned duties that are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

Learning about and assisting with the evaluation of machine performance

Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications

Assisting with installing, testing, repairing and modifying electronic and hydraulic equipment

Conducting pre delivery inspections and assessing machines to ensure they are in good working order

Assisting with conducting repairs and maintenance of customer and JLG owned elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers

Assisting with any duties as required including general cleaning and tidying of the workshop

Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by ANZ Standards and also by customer and/or site requirements

Assist with conducting three monthly and annual inspections of machines in accordance with JLG and Australian industry standards

Sanding, painting and general trade assistant duties as required.

General ad-hoc duties as required

To be successful for this Apprenticeship, candidate must have:

Commitment for undertaking a 4-year apprenticeship which includes on the job training and block theory and practical training with a registered training organization. Qualifications will be a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.

Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal

Good listening skills including the ability to follow instruction

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient 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 quantities

Mechanically minded - previous experience with mechanics, electrics or hydraulics such as tinkering with cars, motorbikes etc