Workshop Worker Required in WesTrac, Australia

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac’s own in house RTO – 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

The Opportunity

• Roster: 48hr week 5:30AM – 4:00PM (no weekends) -Night shift rotation required after 4-6 months
• Earning potential up to $140,000k or $55ph *Guide only based of a 48 hour rotating roster
• Lead an on-shift team of 7, including Machinists, Fitters, Boilermakers and Trades Assistants
• Increase your earnings with optional overtime available

Due to workshop expansion, WesTrac is seeking a Leading Hand to implement work order blueprints within the Track Shop department of The Machine workshop. In this role you will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the workshop and provide guidance and leadership to your on-shift team of 7+ Machinists, Fitters, Boilermakers and Trades Assistants. Our Track Shop department sits within the Machine Engineering wider workshop. The Track shop’s primary scopes of work include dismantling and resealing tracks, track shoe relugging, restoring chain components and complete overhaul on idlers.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 Trade Qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, Fitter & Machining or Mechanical Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker)
• Experience overseeing a team of 5+
• Proficient with modern safety procedure: Take 5’s/ JSA’S/ SWIMS
• Forklift & Dogman ticket desirable
• Sound working knowledge of Caterpillar equipment
• Experience restoring track and undercarriage components highly regarded

Why WesTrac?

• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000!
• Annual Remuneration and performance review
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave – Flexi-Time
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage + 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
• Opportunities for progression with pathways to field services, sales and leadership roles
• Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers
• Salary Packaging + Novated leases