Plant Mechanic

About the Company

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. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6152

About the Role

Your new role as a workshop Plant Mechanic will report to the Workshop Supervisor in a permanent full-time position based in Port Hedland. The Plant Mechanic is responsible for carrying scheduled maintenance, service and repairs including diagnosing all Caterpillar machines. Relocation option is considered in the future as per policy.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform scheduled and daily maintenance servicing and inspections of mobile mining earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours of each equipment.
• Providing support to our Tradespersons through the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
• Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
• Forklift operations.
• Implement product improvement plan.

Skills & Experience

• Australian Drivers Licence – Ligh Rigid OR Medium Rigid.
• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology trade certificate with post trade experience.
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (FL), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RG), Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Spaces (CSE).
• Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in maintenance servicing of heavy equipment (mobile plant / ancillary).
• Excellent customer service and safety focused.
• Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.

Our Benefits

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

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. 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. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.