Workshop Controller Technician - Lidcombe, Australia - Manitou Group

Manitou Group

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Lidcombe, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Description

Job Id:

Job Family:
Production- Location: Lidcombe, AU, NSW 2141- Employment Type: Permanent
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Workshop Foreman

Company:
Manitou Center Sydney (MCS)

About the Manitou Center Sydney

The Manitou Center Sydney (MCS) is a Dealership 100% owned by Manitou that covers the Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and ACT regions.

At Manitou Center Sydney we pride ourselves on offering a variety of top of the range Services and Manitou machines to End Customers catering to agriculture, construction and industry needs.

Position Overview

The Workshop Controller / Technician's main role will be to assist with the day to day workshop activities; monitor and undertake repairs and maintain equipment such as elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts; liaise with the Service Supervisor on matters required for the effective operation of the MCS workshop.

Summary Details:

Reports to:
Service Supervisor

Direct reports:
Workshop Technicians

Apprentice

Workshop Yard Person

Critical Responsibilities:

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Direct and control direct reports,
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Monitor and undertake workshop repairs and maintenance
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Liaise with the Service Supervisor
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Customer satisfaction
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Safety / Quality
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Cross functional support / Training

Main Responsibilities:

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Assist with the supervision of the day to day workshop operations
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Direct and supervise allocated employees' work schedules
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Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required
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Monitor and undertake repairs and maintain equipment
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Assist with and undertake pre-delivery inspections and modifications on new machines such as elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts.
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Observe mechanical devices in operation according to manufacturer requirements and performs diagnostic procedures to locate causes of faults
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Calibrates equipment using electronic aids and procedures and programmable controllers
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Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
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Install special functional and structural parts in devices and equipment
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Lubricates and cleans parts
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Starts / operates devices to test their performance
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Liaise with spare parts team to determine parts required for repairs
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Ensure safety principles and standards are always adhered to
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Observe all safe working practices and the use of personal protective equipment as and when provided.
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Carryout tasks in a safe and efficient manner
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Report ALL accidents, incidents and hazardous situations arising in the course of work.
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Use Manitou systems and tools to log job status, report, consult documentation, escalate issues etc.

Transversal projects and innovation
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Where required, participate on transversal projects to support the development of Manitou Center activity
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Propose and Innovate on targeted actions to bring more added value to our dealers and customers

The Person skills & attributes:

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Good record keeping and administrative skills
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Working knowledge of MCS administrative procedures
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Thorough knowledge of workshop operations
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Sound knowledge of servicing and maintenance of all plant
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Good technical background experience in hydraulics and electrics for supporting machinery: e

g:
telescopic handlers, forklift, tractors, earthmoving equipment, etc.
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Basic computer skills
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Excellent interpersonal relationship and customer focused.
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
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Developed team development and leadership skills
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Demonstrated supervisory experience within a diverse mechanical workshop
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Solid analysing and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical problems
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Good understanding of health and safety regulations
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Person who wants to participate strongly in the development of a growing business.
- **Languages: English (native tongue or fully fluent)