Workshop Technician in Brisbane

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.

The overall scope of the Workshop Technician position is to carry out service and repairs to customer and company owned Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), Telehandlers, and Lighting Towers in the workshop and in the field when requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluating performance of equipment
• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications
• Installing, testing, servicing, repairing, and modifying electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment and machines.
• May work with other types of equipment on occasion such as hydraulic hoses, small diesel engines, etc.
• Conducting pre delivery inspections and assessing machines to ensure they are in good working order.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance of customer and JLG owned MEWP, Lighting Towers and Telehandlers.
• Assist with the training and supervision of Apprentices.
• Abide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace, ensure all tools used are in good working order.
• Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by ANZ Standards and also by customer and/or site requirements.
• Conduct three monthly and annual inspections of machines MEWP in accordance with JLG and ANZ industry standards.
• Participate in pre-start meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain personal retail Labour utilization rates as per target.
• Generating sales and service leads where possible and collaborating with the team.
• General ad-hoc duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar role - experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical advantageous Trade qualification in elevating work platform technology, heavy vehicle, diesel, automotive, auto electrical, or related field
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Advance your career by advancing the world.
• For many of our team members, this is more than a career.
• It is 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, Mc Neilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline Communications, Oshkosh Airport Products, Oshkosh Aero Tech and Pratt Miller.
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