Plant Operators for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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3,426
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 5%
- Maintenance
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Bechtel
Rio Tinto
Roads
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,426 profiles for Plant Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $91,339 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,125 – $122,464 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Boilermaker/Rigger
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIBasic Rigging TicketForklift Licence+8 moreSkills
FabricationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftWeldingConstruction ExperienceComposite 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 TruckForkliftMobile Plant Operator FIFO
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryHR LicenceTelehandler Ticket+1 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceMachine OperationLift TruckForkliftTelehandlersTelehandler TicketIndustrial Maintenance & Plant Utility Worker
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Construction Induction Card (White Card)National Police Check+2 moreSkills
FIFO Project Site ExperienceHousekeepingCleaningKitchen ExperienceMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceMechanical Fitter
Kenwick, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIProvide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014)+4 moreSkills
Mechanical AssemblyMaintenanceOverhaul MaintenanceReplacing PartsMechanical BearingsGearbox RepairMechanical Trade assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
EWP TicketDogging TicketLeadershipCommunication SkillsDangerous GoodsDriver Licence
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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: mechanical trade assistant, industrial maintenance & plant utility worker and general labourer.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.
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