Plant Mechanic - Mining Components

Posted Date:  25 Mar 2026
Location: 

Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

Your new role as the Plant Mechanic for Mining Components will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.

 

About Welshpool

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

 

Location: Welshpool

Roster - 5Days On, 2Days Off - DAYS ONLY

  

What you'll do:

  • Overhaul various Caterpillar components including engines, transmissions, differentials and final drives.
  • Inspect and measure internal parts against reusability guidelines.
  • Complete component overhauls in accordance with Caterpillar specifications and company procedures.
  • Accurately complete inspection and quality control documentation.
  • Actively participate in maintaining a safe and innovative workplace.

 

Skills & Experience:

  • Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification 
  • Experience working on mobile plant and components
  • Experience with Caterpillar Systems (ET, SIS, VIMS) - desirable
  • Dedication to a safe working environment and quality work for our customers
  • Ability to work within a team & autonomously   

 

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, 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: 5521

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.