Hvof Operator

**Posted Date**:5 May 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.
- Reporting into the **Workshop Supervisor**, the **HVOF Operator**will join our Hydraulics Department on a Full Time basis at our South Guildford Workshop. This role involves working closely with Workshop Supervisors to operate the HVOF Machine for chrome plating cylindrical rods used in Hydraulic Cylinders.

**Department Overview**: The Hydraulics department specialises in hydraulic cylinder maintenance and repair, ensuring high-quality chrome plating using advanced HVOF technology. The team values safety, precision, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

**Roster**: 5 On, 2 Off - 2 weeks dayshift, 2 weeks nightshift - 10 hrs/day

**What You’ll Do**:

- Manage the operation of the HVOF Machine for chrome plating.
- Create high-quality chrome-plated cylindrical rods.
- Build strong working relationships with Workshop Supervisors.
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Proven experience in HVOF Operation, Chrome Plating, and/or Cylindrical Grinding.
- High Risk Licence - Dogging & Forklift.
- Experience as a Mechanical Trade Assistant.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with safety and risk assessment tools like Job Safety Analysis 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 & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
- **Recommend & Spend** - 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.

**Reference Number**: 4028