Apprentice - Plant Mechanic
WesTrac
- Canberra, ACT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Inspect, diagnose and repair a vast range of Caterpillar Mobile Plant equipment
- Perform component overhauls and planned component change outs
- Assemble new machines to customer specifications
- Interpret schematics and technical drawings
- Service machines and write service reports
- Rebuild machines
- Safely operate workshop equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes and tools
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Navigate Caterpillar systems to ensure all work is done in accordance with Caterpillar's quality standard
- Over 16 years of age by December 10 2024
- Great communication, reading and writing skills
- Interest and passion for machinery and hands on learning
- Drivers licence and reliable transport OR close to obtaining drivers licence with ability to get to and from work each day and to our Tomago Head Office for training (approx. 1 week per month in your first year)
- Honest, reliable and a team player
- Subsidised tool kit for you to keep
- Training through our in-house RTO (WesTrac Institute - RTO #50737) to give you the very best training and ensure you become an expert CAT technician
- Dual trade program - obtain your auto electrical trade as well as mobile plant
- Discounted CAT Hand tools, clothing and merch
- Female mentoring program
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- A dedicated Apprentice Development Office to support you throughout your journey
- Uniforms laundered on-site
- Ability to obtain a Caterpillar Training Passport upon completion which allows you to work at CAT dealerships all over the world
- Access to our on-line learning platform and CAT online learning courses
- Discounts on CAT, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Blackwoods + loads more
- Discounted health insurance
- Option to compete in our Apprentice of the Year competition and CAT Dealer Top Apprentice Program