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.
Based in Eagle Farm, QLD with onsite parking and close to public transport, 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 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 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 quantities
- Mechanically minded - previous experience with mechanics, electrics or hydraulics such as tinkering with cars, motorbikes etc
- Good attention to detail
In exchange for the above, you will receive competitive market rates, benefits, bonus plan, great working environment, supportive team and the opportunity to work with the most talented technicians within the industry.
If you have the skills and desire to work for a quality employer, please now.