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Second Class Machinist - Component Technician

Posted Date:  1 May 2026
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Made for More – Build Your Future with WesTrac

Ready to take the next step in your machining career? As a Second Class Machinist (Component Technician) within our Hydraulics & Components team, you will work with precision equipment, support rebuilds of critical Cat® components, and help keep Australia’s mining and construction industries moving.

This role is perfect for someone with machining experience (trade-qualified or unqualified) who wants to grow, learn, and be part of a high-performing workshop environment.

Roster & Location

  • South Guildford
  • 8 days on 6 days off, then 8 nights on 6 days off, 12.5 hrs per shift (inclusive of 30 min meal break)

 

What You Will Do

  • Operate Manual machines, such as Horizontal borers, lathes and mills to support the rebuilding and machining of hydraulic components.
  • Work with engineering drawings, measuring tools, and machining processes to achieve tight tolerances.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area using tools such as Job Safety Analysis and Take 5’s.
  • Contribute to a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

 

 

What We Are Looking For

  • Machining experience (trade qualification beneficial but not essential).
  • Experience in a mechanical workshop environment - component, engine, or heavy equipment exposure is highly regarded.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn from experienced machinists and fitters.
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
  • Forklift licence essential; dogging/rigging tickets highly desirable (or willingness to obtain).

 



Our Benefits include but are 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 & Upskilling 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. 

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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