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.

About the role 

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our new machines workshop as a Team Leader. This newly created role will see you focus on leading the fabrication work for New Machine Assembly and coordinating contractors to ensure outstanding quality of work and that project timelines are adhered to.

Roster and Remuneration

• Roster Pattern: Monday to Friday - 2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of nights.
• Day shift: 0600-1630 & Night shift: 1600-0230
• Annual earnings from $143,000+

*Rates above are a guide only and each candidate will be assessed based on competencies and experience*

Key Accountabilities

• Managing fabrication hours on new machine builds
• Delegating tasks to boilermakers
• Ensuring WesTrac and Caterpillar quality and safety standards are met
• Providing updates/ reporting on variations to projects and impacts to timelines
• Steel and welding consumable stock taking
• Various welding/fab tasks for new machine builds

Skills and Experience 

• Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Post trade experience in heavy fabrication – experience in mobile plant assembly and/or repair is highly desirable
• Able to read, interpret and manufacture from engineering drawings

Why Join WesTrac? 

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration + career development opportunities
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Access to Caterpillar online learning library
• Free onsite bootcamp + yoga
• Uniforms laundered onsite
• Flexi time opt in available
• WesTrac Made for More discounts with a variety of retailers
• Salary Packaging + Novated Leases
• Long Service Leave accessible after 7 years
• Annual Remuneration and performance review
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Relocation packages offered for eligible candidates
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

Apply today 

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote reference number #1259.