Auto Electrician: Heavy Equipment Rebuilds

Careermine; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Refer a Mate bonus up to $3,000

Employee wellness discounts

Long-term job security

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking qualified Auto Electricians to join the Rebuilds Workshop in Tomago, NSW. Your role covers diagnosing faults, overhauling and installing auto electrical systems on CAT mobile plant equipment and heavy mining gear, with focus on safety and quality.

You will work on OHTs, Dozers, Graders and Drills, with two roster options and strong career development, including paid parental leave and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology (or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment such as graders, off-highway trucks, dozers, surface drills and auxiliary equipment.
• Mining, rebuild or diagnostics experience (highly regarded).
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CAT equipment and the CAT Service Information System (SIS) is highly advantageous.
• Safety-focused mindset and commitment to following WesTrac safety procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and overhaul auto electrical systems on heavy CAT mobile plant equipment.
• Complete machine build and rebuild activities to the highest quality standards.
• Install and commission electrical components and systems on mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical faults across CAT Off-Highway Trucks, Dozers, Graders and Drills.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and workshop housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively within the Rebuilds Workshop team to deliver machines on schedule.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology

Tools

CAT SIS

Job description

WesTrac is seeking qualified Auto Electricians to join the Rebuilds Workshop in Tomago, NSW. Your role covers diagnosing faults, overhauling and installing auto electrical systems on CAT mobile plant equipment and heavy mining gear, with focus on safety and quality.

You will work on OHTs, Dozers, Graders and Drills, with two roster options and strong career development, including paid parental leave and flexible arrangements.