[ref. v0536516] Sydney - Workshop Technician

About the Company

We’re a partner in our customers’ success, reaching out worldwide to enable performance, boost productivity, ensure uptime and support forward progress.

We are currently looking for a Workshop Technician position 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.

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, and other general ad-hoc duties as required.

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
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail
• Strong time-management with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications that allow for transferrable skills to adequately use our Baseplan system.
• Working at heights license
• 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.