Fitter / Welder - Maintenance _ Metal Recycling site

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

The role:

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be the backbone of our Otahuhu Metal Recycling yard. You will be responsible for the uptime and reliability of critical fixed plant equipment, including conveyors, hammer mills, shears, and balers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing and repairing heavy industrial plant and equipment
• Executing repairs safely and efficiently to maximise machine availability
• Carrying out both planned preventative and unplanned maintenance
• Recommending and implementing improvements to plants operations and work practices.
• Collaborating with other tradespeople to solve complex mechanical issues.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
• Ability to work overtime during plant breakdowns or scheduled shutdowns as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Trade qualified: Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker (Plate Fitter/Welder) qualification
• Strong background in maintenance, servicing and repairs
• Proficient in fabrication and welding (Mig, Arc and Oxy Cutting)
• Proven experience troubleshooting in a production or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance

Desirable criteria:

• Forklift and EWP license (highly regarded)
• Prior knowledge of scrap metal processing equipment

In return, we offer:

• Full-time position and opportunity for overtime.
• Ongoing training, guidance, and development into senior roles.
• Hourly rate based on experience and duties

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications Close

Tue 03 Mar, 11:00pm AEST

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.