Plant Mechanic

Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity in the heart of the Goldfields?

As a Plant Mechanic at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia's largest open-pit gold mines, is a world-class asset where you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and repairing Caterpillar machines. This is your chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge equipment!

WesTrac KCGM, in partnership with Northern Star, is dedicated to maintaining a large fleet of machines through scheduled servicing, planned shutdowns, and minor in-pit repairs to ensure Northern Star mining operations run as smoothly as possible, as our onsite team excels in mobile workshop and on-site repairs.

Roster options:
• Residential- 7 days, 3 off, 7 nights, 4 off - 12 hours per day (inc. 30-minute meal break)
• FIFO (from Perth) - 7 days, 7 nights, 7 off - 12 hours per day (inc. 30-minute meal break)

What You'll Do:
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Perform scheduled and daily maintenance, servicing, and inspections of mobile mining, earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment. •
Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours for each piece of equipment. •
Support WesTrac and the customer by following the maintenance process safely and efficiently. •
Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect. •
Operate forklifts. •
Implement product improvement plans.

What You’ll Need:
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Australian Driver's Licence (Light Rigid or Medium Rigid).
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Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate with post-trade experience.
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High-risk Work Licence (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces).
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Strong computer literacy with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience in maintenance servicing heavy equipment (mobile plant/ancillary).
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Excellent customer service and safety-focused mindset.
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Confidence to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team.

What we offer:
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Financial Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance.
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Retail Discounts: Over 600 discounts at places like Coles, Pet Barn, Virgin, HOYTS, and Crown.
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Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport access to multiple gyms across Australia, and EAP support for you and your immediate family.
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Company Culture: Personal and Team Recognition through “Made for More awards” program.
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Career Development: Through our award-winning WesTrac Institute and our Internal Career Progression.
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Employee Referral Program: Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $10k until end of June, $5k thereafter for applicable roles.
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Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, and Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunities.

Ready to join a team that values your skills and offers fantastic benefits? Apply now and become a part of our WesTrac KCGM family!

Our Company & Commitment:
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Job Reference 5556