Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Bathurst

Location: Bathurst, NSW, AU

About The WesTrac Apprenticeship Program

Launch your career with WesTrac and earn while you learn. Complete a 4‑ or 5‑year apprenticeship (dual trade), gaining a nationally recognised trade qualification while working on Caterpillar equipment and the latest technology.

You’ll build strong hands‑on skills while training in up-to-date facilities and workshops with expert support. Based in Bathurst , this program sets you up for long‑term growth opportunities—from technical roles to leadership and beyond.

As a WesTrac Apprentice, you will learn how to:

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 workplace

Navigate Caterpillar systems to ensure all work is done in accordance with Caterpillar’s quality standards

About you:

Must be 16 years or older by December 2026

Australian working rights (Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Strong communication, reading and writing skills

Genuine interest in mechanical trades, machinery or hands‑on learning

Driver’s licence and reliable transport (or close to obtaining one) with ability to travel to work and training

Honest, reliable and dependable

Team‑oriented with a positive attitude

What We Offer

Earn while you learn in a paid apprenticeship

Nationally recognised trade qualification

Training through the WesTrac Institute (RTO 50737)

Exposure to workshops, mine sites, field service and regional branches

Global career opportunities with Caterpillar dealerships worldwide

Subsidised tool kit (yours to keep)

Fitness Passport for you and your family

Discounts on CAT merchandise, Apple, JB Hi‑Fi, Blackwoods and more

A dedicated Apprentice Development Officer to support you every step of the way

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

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