Apprentice Workshop Technician

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. in New Zealand is seeking an Apprentice to assist Workshop Technicians with pre-delivery, service and repairs of elevating work platforms and related equipment.

The role supports inspection, testing and maintenance tasks within a busy workshop environment. The successful candidate will enter a four-year apprenticeship, combining on-the-job training with block theory, and will pursue either Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology, with

Qualifications

• Commitment to a 4 year apprenticeship with on-the-job training and block theory.
• Certifications required: either Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology.
• Strong communication and listening skills; ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; reliable and mature.

Responsibilities

• Assist Workshop Technicians with daily workshop duties and pre-delivery of machines.
• Support inspection, testing, repairs and modifications of electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Conduct three monthly and annual inspections as part of ANZ/Australian standards.
• Perform sanding, painting and general trade assistant tasks as required.
• Ensure safety policies and site instructions are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Independent worker

Mature mindset

Education

Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms

Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company 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, telehandlers and lighting towers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Abide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
• 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

Minimum 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 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
• Mature minded and reliable

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanically minded - previous experience with mechanics, electrics or hydraulics such as tinkering with cars, motorbikes etc
• Good attention to detail
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It's a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world's toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.