Mechanic's assistant
O'Connors Case IH Echuca

This position: PARTS INTERPRETER ASSISTANT - ECHUCA
O'Connors are a leading supplier of modern high tech Case IH farm machinery. With over 320 employees and with dealerships in Victoria, NSW and SA you will experience the benefit of working in a large organisation that is committed to the development of its people. As an SWL parts interpretation student, you will work alongside qualified employees who have benefited from specialist Case IH parts training and ongoing support and career guidance.
If you are passionate about working in the agricultural industry and have an interest in mechanics, then this SWL placement is for you.

Skills You Might Learn

This placement will provide students with valuable 'hands-on experience' and the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals.

Students will have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on SWL placement. These skills include valuable general employability skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, planning and technology.

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies including:

Working in real-life scenarios and environments
Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
Liaising and working with colleagues, supervisors, customers/clients and suppliers
Occupational health and safety practices

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Parts Interpreter assistant, you will work with the team who provide exceptional customer service and parts support to O'Connor's customers and the service department. You will learn to source and identify parts using electronic catalogues, manuals and data bases. You will also develop skills to allow you to promote and sell machinery parts and related products.
Typical tasks and duties may include: greeting customers, answering inquiries, searching data bases, order and quote, assisting with freight inwards and outwards, maintaining a safe and tidy work area.

Student Requirements

Students will:
Have a passion for the mechanical industry and be committed to the task
Have a neat appearance and wear clothes appropriate to the workplace
Be willing to learn
Be punctual (on time) for work
Have a good work ethic
Take pride in their work and have attention to detail
Have a good work attitude and show initiative
Have good time management skills

Dress Requirements

Closed toe, nonslip shoes
Steel capped safety boots
Workwear appropriate for the workplace
Neat casual attire
Minimal jewellery and long hair tied back for safety purposes

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transport arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AUR20516 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• AUR20716 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation