Workshop Apprentice: Elevating Work Platforms Technician

JLG Industries; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries invites applications for a Workshop Apprentice to support Technicians in pre-delivery, service and repair of Elevating Work Platforms, telehandlers, and lighting towers at our Melbourne area workshop.

You will learn to evaluate machine performance, inspect for compliance, install, test and repair hydraulic/electronic systems, and assist with inspections and maintenance. A four-year apprenticeship with on-the-job and block theory training is required.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship: 4-year program with on-the-job and block theory training with a registered training org.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient language, literacy and numeracy to read manuals and safety information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Workshop Technicians with evaluating machine performance.
• Inspect designs and finished products for specifications compliance.
• Assist with installing, testing, repairing and modifying hydraulic/electronic equipment.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections and ensure machines are in good working order.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of JLG elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers.
• Perform general workshop duties including cleaning and tidying.
• Follow Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Complete paperwork and inspection forms per ANZ standards and customer/site requirements.
• Assist with quarterly and annual inspections of machines as required.
• Perform sanding, painting and general trade assistant duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Education

Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms

Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

JLG 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,telehandlersand 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 performance
• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications
• Assisting with installing, testing,repairingand 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 lightingtowers
• Assisting with any duties as required including general cleaning and tidying of the workshop
• Abide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
• Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by ANZStandards and also by customer and/or siterequirements
• Assist with conducting three monthly and annual inspections of machines in accordance with JLG and Australian industry standards
• Sanding,paintingand general trade assistant duties as required.
• General ad-hoc duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must be committed to undertaking a4 yearapprenticeship 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 communicateboth written and verbal
• Good listening skills including the ability to follow instruction
• Ability towork 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 andquantities

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