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 main focus for the General Hand role is to to assist in the everyday running and maintenance of the Port Macquarie facility, other adhoc duties relating to the operation of the site and driving a standard of excellence through presentation. Also conducting general housekeeping duties to ensure workshop is clean and well organized at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure all HSE policies and procedures are followed as part of your duty of care and all incidents are reported accordingly

• Preparation of manufactured components and equipment prior to painting including but not limited to; cleaning, sanding, minor body work repairs, masking

• Assist in loading and unloading of equipment and plant onto courier vehicles and trucks

• Assist in the pre-delivery of machines with touch up paint and minor body repairs as required

• Follow instructions whilst working under a minimum of supervision

• Conduct general housekeeping duties to ensure paint shop is always clean and well organized

• Maintenance and upkeep of overall facility and premises to a high standard including but not limited to – (for example)

• painting

• small building repairs

• facility maintenance

• gardening, weeding and spraying

• Minor repairs and maintenance using hand & power tools

• cleaning & rubbish removal

• small renovations

• fabrication and maintenance of jigs, fixtures and tooling used in the manufacture of JLG products

• General ad-hoc duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Ability to use general handyman tools proficiently & safely

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to follow instructions & take initiative whilst working under minimum of supervision

• Ability to fabricate and weld

• Strong attention to detail and the desire to do a neat and professional job

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills

• The ability to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Standing for extended periods of time

• Walking

• Operation of access equipment including working at heights

• Lifting, carrying parts

• Twisting, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling

• Use of computer

• Use of hand tools

• Manual handling