Plant-Operators for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Mechanical Knowledge5%Communication Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
(FIFO wugoon camp Santos company)Archskirt Building Products Pty LtdAsahi Group Holdings
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years24%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,423 profiles for Plant-Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $89,702 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,384 – $119,412 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Composite Operator Fabricator | Multi-skilled industrial machine operator
Leeming, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+1 moreSkills
MaintenanceForkliftCleaningFabricationAssemblyConstruction PaintingProcess Plant Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
MathsWriting SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointCommunication SkillsMechanical Fitter
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+2 moreSkills
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceMechanical KnowledgeGermanForkliftMechanical Trade assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+1 moreSkills
EWP TicketDogging TicketDriver LicenceConstruction ExperienceOil & GasHand ToolsFIXED PLANT OPERATOR/ GINNERS ASSISTANT
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardForklift LicenceConfined Space EntryHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeMechanical Engineer
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSchedule ManagementPythonFrenchForklift LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMATLABData Analysis SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint
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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: forklift, mechanical knowledge and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant operator?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence 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, FIXED PLANT operator/ GINNERS ASSISTANT and service technician (contract).
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
Bachelor's degree 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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