Auto Electrician

About The Opportunity Earn mining industry money without the mine-site lifestyle. Wes. Trac's Mt Thorley Rebuilds Workshop is seeking Auto Electricians to join our growing team delivering complete Caterpillar machine rebuilds to world-class OEM standards. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the largest mining machines in Australia while enjoying the stability and comfort of a modern workshop environment.

Forget site travel, FIFO, DIDO and endless breakdown callouts. You'll be based at Mt Thorley, working alongside a highly experienced rebuild team bringing major CAT equipment back to life through electrical rebuilds, testing and commissioning. With a Lifestyle Roster that sees you work only half the year, competitive rates from $60.

55/hr plus penalties and overtime, and genuine long-term career pathways with one of the world's largest Caterpillar dealers, this role offers the perfect balance of earnings, lifestyle and job security. Earn from $145K-$170K+ annually depending on overtime worked From $60.55/hr (including allowances) Overtime from $90.

83/hr Lifestyle roster working only half the year 5 weeks annual leave Modern CAT OEM rebuild workshop No FIFO, DIDO or site travel Long-term career progression with Wes. Trac What You’ll Do D iagnosing, repairing and rebuilding electrical and electronic systems on CAT equipment . Installing and testing wiring harnesses, sensors, modules and monitoring systems .

Conducting fault finding throughout rebuild and commissioning activities . Performing inspections and quality checks to OEM standards . Supporting safe, efficient and high-quality workshop operations . Working collaboratively with supervisors and trades teams to deliver rebuild projects on schedule . What You’ll Bring Australian recognised Auto Electrical Trade Qualification .

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities . Experience working on heavy equipment, mining, automotive, transport or industrial electrical systems . Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork . Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence . Highly Regarded Exposure to Caterpillar equipment . Mining or earthmoving industry experience .

Previous rebuild, overhaul or commissioning experience . CANBUS, telemetry or electronic control system knowledge . Why Join Wes. Trac? 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection Strong job security with long ‑ term career pathways Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.) Training & career progression via the Wes.

Trac Institute Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000 Free parking, onsite café & extra perks at select sites Relocation assistance for eligible candidates We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in ‑ house RTO ( 50737 ), dedicated learning pathways, and hands ‑ on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future ‑ focused capabilities.

As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction. Ready to Make Your Move? Apply now with your resume or contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028. Please reference vacancy number #5 589 . Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

At Wes. Trac , 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. Wes. Trac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.