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Auto Electrician Specialist

Posted Date:  22 Apr 2025
Location: 

Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

 Your new role as the Auto Electrical Specialist for Machine Rebuilds will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.

 

About Welshpool

The Mining Rebuilds workshop at Welshpool, WA, offers cost-effective rebuilds and repairs for Caterpillar equipment. We specialise in certified rebuilds, powertrain components, and custom solutions, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.

 

Roster - 5 days on, 2 days off (2 weeks of days and 1 week of nights) 10.5hrs inclusive 30min meal break

Remuneration - $182K - $201K + Superannuation - dependent on experience

  

What you'll do:

  • Accountable for the completion of all aspects of rebuilds and repairs across a varied fleet of Caterpillar machines

  • Ensure that all replacements and repairs are carried out with the intention of rebuilding customer CAT fleets to extend their life and improve productivity

  • Opportunity to mentor & coach lesser-skilled technicians and apprentices whilst working on trade-related activities.

 

Skills & Experience:

  • Auto Electrician trade qualification with a minimum 5 years post trade experience is essential 

  • High level of mentoring and leadership experience (leading hand/supervisor experience) 

  • Air Con Licence is essential 

  • Advanced diagnostic skills

  • Advanced ability to interpret repair & fault-finding using guides (CAT SIS)

  • CAT Dealership experience with traditional CAT fleet OHT, Grader or Loader

  • High level of competence on mobile low voltage electrical & Air Conditioning systems with advanced schematics skills

 

 

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: 3545 

 

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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