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SalaryWesTrac is looking for Plant Mechanic to join their team based in NSW and WA.This role is responsible for the servicing, repair and maintenance of heavy-duty Caterpillar plant and equipment.ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Specify the minimum education, certification/licence and experience and knowledge requirements considered essential to successfully
fulfil the role expectationsEducation/Certificates
- Australian Recognised Heavy-Duty Trade Certificate
- Driver's License
- Dogging and Rigging Ticket desirable
- Forklift License desirable
- Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Demonstrated ability to work remotely
- Ability to work and seek out work opportunities without continuous direct supervision
- Ability to work effectively within a Team and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement principles
- CAT Dealership experience and knowledge of CAT machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of OHS/WHS requirements and ability to follow them
- Ability to work in a high-risk environment
- Effective communication with mangers, supervisors and team members
- Previous experience with D10 and D11 Dozers, 992 Wheel Loaders, 24M Graders and a wide range of models of Off Highway Trucks (777F - 793F) highly desirable.
- 5+ years working on CAT is preferable. Komatsu, Hitachi and some UG equipment is also considered
- Carrying out repairs, maintenance and servicing of mobile plant equipment, heavy vehicles or related products/machines.
- Troubleshoot faults on mobile plant equipment, heavy vehicles or related products/machines
- Carry out periodic preventive maintenance services such as 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 hours service and defects on equipment
- Component change outs including engines, final drives, transmission
- Hydraulic repairs and maintenance to cylinders, hoses, motors, valves
- Support the operation to be able to achieve its production goals in maintaining mechanical product to operate with limited failure rates
- Carry out vehicle inspections on mobile plant equipment, heavy vehicles or related products/machines
- Diagnose and action mechanical faults
- Keep machines and equipment operational and help Reduce the companies mechanical operational inefficiencies through effective planned maintenance
- Maintain a safe organised workshop and work area
- Sourcing necessary parts required regarding overall service and maintenance
- Maintain service records to a high standard
- Carrying out Caterpillar product improvement plans and product support programs whilst maintaining and operating in a safe work environment.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping by removing any hazards in accordance with safety standards
