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Test Bench Operator - Transmission Assembly
Posted Date: 3 Apr 2025
Location:
Guildford, WA, AU
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Reporting into Workshop Supervisor, the Transmission Test Bench Operator will join our Powertrain Department on a Full Time basis at our Guildford location. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining test benches. You will conduct various tests on transmissions, control valves, and hydraulic pumps. Additionally, experience in testing, analysing data, and troubleshooting CAT transmissions, control valves, and hydraulic pumps is essential.
Department Overview: The Transmissions Store assembles Transmissions and Torque Converters to a "like-new" condition, ensuring customers achieve full component life. Upon arrival, components are stripped, assessed, and a CAR report is provided to customers detailing findings and costs. Once parts are ready, they are assembled, painted, and corrosion-wrapped for protection.
What You'll Do:
1. Set up, operate and maintain test bench
2. Conduct various tests on Transmissions, Control Valves and Hydraulic Pumps
3. Experience in testing, analysing data and troubleshooting CAT transmissions, Control Valves and Hydraulic Pumps
Skills & Experience:
1. Australian Recognised Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate
2. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
3. Good understanding of service reporting and service literature.
4. Heavy equipment product knowledge, with component change-out and overhaul experience (Desired)
5. Strong alignment with WesTrac's SPARC values of Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect, and Customer.
6. Experience in completing rebuilds and overhauls on Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar heavy earthmoving equipment.
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
1. 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.
2. Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
3. Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
4. Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
5. Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, depending on the role.
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