Posted Date: 23 Jun 2026
Location:
Guildford, WA, AU
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Component Technician – Disassembly
Ready to take on a hands‑on role working on some of the most critical components in heavy‑duty machinery?
Join our Powertrain Disassembly team as a Component Technician and play a key part in keeping industries like mining, construction, and agriculture moving. Build your career with a global leader at our state‑of‑the‑art South Guildford facility.
About the Role
As a Component Technician in our Powertrain Strip section, you’ll support the disassembly workflow by cleaning, preparing, transporting, and staging components for strip‑down. You will work closely with experienced technicians across the Final Drive and Transmission strip areas, ensuring components are ready for both pre‑strip and post‑strip processes.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of CAT components and provides a genuine pathway into technical strip‑down work. With strong performance, you can progress into stripping Final Drives or Transmissions and further develop your mechanical skillset.
Roster
Monday to Friday – 10.5 hrs per day (including 30‑minute unpaid break)
Rotating shifts: 2 weeks day shift, 2 weeks night shift
What You’ll Do
Clean, prep, and bring powertrain parts back to life using washers, degreasers, and specialist equipment
Work across the Component Cleaning Area and wash bay
Work side‑by‑side with technicians in the Final Drive & Transmission strip areas
Move, stage, and organise components to keep the workflow moving at pace
Use forklifts to transport heavy components safely
Set up assemblies for inspection and strip‑down
Prep components, transport assemblies, and maintain a clean, organised workspace
Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement across the workshop
Skills & Experience
Previous experience as a Trade Assistant in a mechanical or workshop setting
Forklift licence essential; Dogging ticket highly desirable (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with small or large engines/components strongly advantageous
Strong work ethic and a reliable, positive attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
Familiarity with safety processes such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Take 5’s
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, 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.
Refrence: 5842
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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.
