About Us At Belt Weighers & Metal Detectors Pty Ltd , we keep critical mining and industrial conveyor systems operating across Australia. We are a Western Australian family-owned company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, servicing, calibration, and commissioning of industrial belt weighers, weightometers, and tramp metal detectors used throughout the mining and heavy industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and motivated technician to join our team. Who We’re Looking For This role is only open to: Experienced 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentices Scale / Belt Weigher Technicians with 3 years industry experience Please note: Scale / Belt Weigher Technicians with 3 years industry experience may be offered a full Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship pathway This is not a standard low-paying apprenticeship position — successful candidates will be offered a genuine, livable wage reflective of their existing skills, experience, and industry value We strongly encourage applications from ex-service and defence personnel . The business owner is ex-Navy and understands the value of disciplined, practical, and mechanically minded technicians transitioning into civilian industry careers. What You’ll Be Doing Mechanical and electrical work on industrial belt weighers and metal detectors Fault finding, servicing, calibration, and commissioning Workshop assembly and site-based shutdown work Regional travel and working away as required Working directly with mining and industrial clients Building specialist technical skills in a high-demand niche industry What We Offer Full support and ongoing technical development Competitive salary overtime site uplift Real-time performance rewards — not KPI box ticking Bring in new customers or site opportunities and be financially rewarded directly Strong earning potential for motivated technicians Opportunity to work on specialised equipment across major mining operations Tight-knit, no-nonsense team environment where hard work and initiative are recognised Essential Requirements 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentice OR minimum 3 years experience working on belt weighers / industrial scales Strong mechanical aptitude Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills Current driver’s licence (manual preferred) Strong commitment to safety Ability to pass medical and drug & alcohol testing Australian working rights Competent with Microsoft Office programs Highly Regarded Industrial instrumentation experience Conveyor or mining industry experience Calibration and commissioning experience FIFO or shutdown experience Why Join Us? Build specialist trade skills that are highly sought after in mining and industry Work with a growing WA-owned business supporting major mining operations Gain long-term career opportunities in a stable, high-demand industry Be part of a small team where your contribution genuinely matters Earn based on real contribution, initiative, and results Apply Now Please submit your resume and cover letter through SEEK outlining: Your current experience Relevant industry background Why you are interested in joining Belt Weighers & Metal Detectors Pty Ltd Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
