Component Technician - Engines

WesTrac Cat; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Salary sacrifice options

Novated leasing

Income protection insurance

Coles discounts

Virgin discount

Job summary

WesTrac’s Guildford service building in WA is hiring a Component Technician on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will join the Large Engines team to dismantle and assemble engine components under the guidance of experienced technicians.

The role covers basic mechanical checks, tool and parts preparation, forklift operation with a valid high risk license, and contributing to a safe, productive workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Trade assistant experience in a mechanical setting is essential.
• Forklift license required; dogging is desirable or obtainable.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are important.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are expected.
• Familiarity with safety and risk assessment tools (JSA/Take 5) guides success.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble CAT components.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs under guidance.
• Perform basic checks and inspections on components.
• Operate forklift as required with a valid licence.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Assist qualified technicians with tooling and parts preparation.

Skills

Trade assistant experience

Forklift license

Dogging (desirable)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety risk tools experience

Job description

Location: Guildford, WA, AU
Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Component Technician position will join the Large Engines team on a full-time permanent basis at our Guildford service building.
This role will be working alongside our highly qualified Tradespeople rebuilding engine components, your role is to perform basic mechanical tasks such as dismantling and assembling engine components all under the guidance of experienced technicians.
Large Engines team provide servicing capabilities for heavy machinery in the construction, mining and agricultural sector. They perform engine rebuilds, component overhauls and specialised services like marine engine maintenance through the Component Rebuild Centre based in Guildford.

Roster:

Mon - Fri – 10.5 hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break)
(2 weeks of day shift, 2 weeks night shift)

What You’ll Do:

• Assembly and disassembly of CAT components
• Carrying out basic mechanical repairs as guided by experienced technicians.
• Conduct basic checks and inspections on components.
• Operate forklift as needed with a valid high risk work licence.
• Maintaining and operating a safe work environment
• Assisting qualified Technicians with tooling and parts preparation.
  

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience of Trade Assistant work within a mechanical setting is essential
• Forklift License is essential with Dogging highly desired or be willing to obtain these qualifications
• Good attitude with a strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous use of safety and risk assessment tools such as Job Safety Analysis and Take 5's will guide you to success in this role.
  

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• 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.
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.