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Maintenance Fitter

Date:  18 Mar 2026
Location: 

Broadmeadows, VIC, AU, 3047

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6340

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.  

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

 

Sims Metal have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Vic maintenance team, based in Broadmeadows.

Reporting to the Operations Engineer, you’ll play a key role in carrying out preventative maintenance, servicing, and day to day repairs on our fixed and mobile equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment, including hammermill shredder, conveyor systems, balers, and metal sorters
  • Work to a daily maintenance plan and complete all relevant documentation
  • Respond to and assist with equipment breakdowns
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and quality protocols

 

About You:

  • Trade qualified Fitter & Turner or Machinist preferably with experience in conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics and gearboxes
  • Basic arc welding and oxy cutting would be an advantage
  • Hold a current driver's license
  • Restricted electrical license is an advantage
  • Preferably hands-on experience in a similar industrial or metal processing environment
  • Strong diagnostic and repair skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 

What We Offer:

  • A competitive wage structure- Base Rate up to $$51.12p/h + Afternoon loading + ample over time available
  • The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery
  • A strong focus on multi-skilling and continuous improvement
  • Stable, full-time hours covered by our EBA including annual rate increases
  • Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
  • Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
  • Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future

 

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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.

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