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Drill Fitter FIFO

Posted Date:  12 May 2025
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Your new role as the Drill Fitter reports into the Drill Supervisor. 

 

Location:  FIFO - Relocation available / will pay for Interstate travel

 

Hourly Rate: $55 - $90 an hour - Dependent on EXP

 

Roster Option: 8 days on, 6 off OR 14 days on, 7 days off OR 14 days on, 14 days off 12.5hrs (Inclusive 30min meal break)

 

What you'll do:

  • The Drill Fitter is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all Drill technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts 

  • Pro-actively assist with Drill preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and trouble shooting.

  • Maximise operation and product reliability on the fleet of Caterpillar blast hole drills

  • Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve drill product knowledge to the wider work group.

  • Accountable to increase the all-round performance, reliability, and availability of the designated drills. 

 

Skills & Experience:

  • Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanic Trade certificate

  • Previous experience within field service or mine site environment

  • Demonstrate technical aptitude and experience on surface blast hole drill rigs

  • Flexibility and willingness to travel various mine sites

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships.

  • Strong communication skills and a dedication to safe work practices

  • OEM or dealership experience is advantageous.

 

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

  • Recommend & Spend – 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, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.  
 

At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.  WORK180 endorsed employer.

 

Reference Number: 4049

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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