Plant Operators for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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3,417
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 5%
- Maintenance
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Rio Tinto
Fortescue
ORICA
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,417 profiles for Plant Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $91,011 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,867 – $122,047 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Composite Operator Fabricator | Multi-skilled industrial machine operator
Leeming, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsCertificate III+2 moreSkills
Machine OperationMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftRoller Technician / Telehandler Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationHR Licence+1 moreSkills
Drilling TechniqueOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceMaintenanceEquipment MaintenancePerformance TuningMechanical Engineering Technician Experienced
Willetton, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Manufacturing Equipment MaintenanceMaintenanceMechanical Pump MaintenanceIndustrial Pump Maintenance and RepairConveyor Systems Mechanical WorkIndustrial PumpsWater Truck Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police CheckRSA+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementTask PrioritisationMicrosoft OfficeAdvanced rigger / operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketManual Driver LicenceAdvanced Rigging TicketSkills
RiggingCraneForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationFarm Manager
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at Heights+2 moreSkills
Livestock HandlingFarm Animal Care ExperienceAnimal HusbandryCattle Farm ExperienceBudget ManagementBudget Planning
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What's the average time to fill a plant operator role?
The average time to fill a plant operator role is 1 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do plant operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a plant operator include: mechanical knowledge, maintenance and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant operators include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Work Safely at Heights.
What are some job titles related to plant operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant operators include: general labourer, FIXED PLANT operator/ GINNERS ASSISTANT and advanced rigger / operator.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Perth, Western Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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