Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, this Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic role will be part of a busy workshop maintaining and repairing Caterpillar products that are brought into the workshop at our Kalgoorlie branch. Your responsibility will involve carrying out repairs, maintenance and servicing and managing work orders. You will be required to carry out Caterpillar product improvement plans and product support programs whilst maintaining and operating in a safe work environment.
Job Title: Workshop Plant Mechanic
Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off (11 Hour shifts – overtime also available) (FIFO options and rosters can also be discussed)
To be successful the following is required:
- Australian recognised Heavy-Duty Trade Certificate with post trade experience
- Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work and seek out work opportunities without continuous direct supervision
- Competent in use of DBS and SIS desirable
- Ability to work effectively within a team and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement principles
- Strive to assist the Customer to achieve machine availability and reliability KPI’s
- Previous mechanical experience working on Caterpillar products
Dogging ticket desirable
What we offer:
- Family-friendly, Residential-based rostered work – Home every night
- Location allowance offered for residents
- Fly in Fly out roster/option also offered
- An opportunity to get a $3,000 referral bonus as part of our Recommend and Spend program
- Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
- Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute onsite in Perth
- Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
- Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown Hotels, Qantas and many more
- Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options
Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, dependent on the role.