Mechanic's assistant
JJ O'Connor and Sons

Considering a Career Pathway Mechanical Technology Farm Machinery? JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura have a Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) as a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant - Farm Machinery.

O’Connors are a leading supplier of modern high-tech CASE IH farm machinery. With over 320 employees and dealerships in Victoria, NSW and SA you will experience the benefits of working in a large organization that is committed to the development of its people.

This is an ideal placement for a student wanting to gain industry experience and on job skills with JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura as a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant in Farm Machinery.

JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura provides quality machinery, parts and service to the farmers. JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura have a large range of machinery including tractors, sprayers, slashers, mulchers, nut equipment, construction machinery, utility vehicles and mowers.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence an apprenticeship with, doesn't it? Make JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura your next phone call to find out more.

Please note: If you are passionate about working in the agricultural industry and have an interest in Mechanical Technology Farm Machinery contact Tim Nagorka (Apprenticeship Coordinator) or your careers teacher to talk about an Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) at JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura and how it could lead to the REDSTART Apprenticeship Program. For more information check out: www.oconnorscareers.com.au

Long term career opportunities also exist in working in Service, Engineering, Precision Agriculture, Sales or Administration.

The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios at a workshop.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant – Farm Machinery, the student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified staff assisting in the servicing and repair of farm machinery including tractors, sprayers, slashers, mulchers, nut equipment, construction machinery, utility vehicles and mowers.

You will work alongside qualified employees who benefit from specialist CASE IH training, ongoing support, can work in the modern workshop and in the field, use the latest Kincrome tools and who work from modern well equipped service vehicles.

Task and duties may include but not be limited to the following;
• Work effectively with others in the workplace.
• Follow safe working practices in the workplace.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment in the workplace.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Respond to customer needs and enquiries in the workplace.
• Carry out servicing operations on farm machinery.
• Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies.
• Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems.
• Inspect, test and service batteries.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant – Farm Machinery with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE placement.

Whilst students are attending a placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Only use your personal mobile device on breaks.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Complete the safety induction modules.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Participate in business activities as required.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through school or if completing a VET subject.
• Take their Logbook to their work placement every day and fill it in each day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in the following work attire;
• Steel capped safety boots.
• Workwear appropriate for the workplace including work pants and hi vis shirt (long sleeve).
• Minimal jewellery and long hair tied back for safety purposes.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/