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Originally Posted by bawag
I have been trying to get into the mines for the last 4 months and have had no luck, at first i tried in Mackay area and now im trying in the Pilbra but with no luck.
I have 10 years experience as a Heavy Vehicle/Plant Mechanic, but with no actual mining experience it seems they dont even look at you.
Im not sure if it just me or is it really hard to get a start from the outside or if you dont know anybody?
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Mate you got me stumped, Westrac (wa & nsw) have been heavily advertising for any sort of mechanic, that they can train up to "plant mechanic" standards.They now own Unit Rig trucks & O&K Shovels & Excavators. The mine I work @ currently has 2 of these shovels (1000 ton) & a fleet of Terex/Bucyrus 400 ton dumptrucks. I am due back in Perth next Tuesday, I will check Saturdays West Australian, if I find anything, I will send you some contact details. Be warned, Westrac work you hard, & only pay reasonably well. Most young guys leave after 2 years & retire to a mining company. Greg.