Parts Interpreter Assistant
JJ O'Connor and Sons

Considering a Career Pathway in Spares Parts Interpreting in Agriculture Machinery?
JJ O’Connor and Sons Mildura have a Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) as a Automotive Sales 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 organisation 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 Automotive Sales Trades Assistant - 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 Automotive Sales - 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.
• 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 Automotive Sales Trades Assistant - Farm Machinery, the student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified staff assisting in the interpretation and supply of spare parts for farm machinery including tractors, sprayers, slashers, mulchers, nut equipment, construction machinery, utility vehicles and mowers.

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.

As an parts interpretation student you will work alongside qualified employees who have benefited from specialist CASE IH parts training and ongoing support and career guidance.

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.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Respond to customer needs and enquiries in the workplace.
• Search data bases.
• Take and enter orders and quotes.
• Assisting with freight inwards and outwards
• Maintain a safe and tidy work area.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Automotive Sales 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;
• Comfortable work boots with steel capping.
• Workwear appropriate for the workplace including work pants and work shirt (long or short 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/