Mechanic - B

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. 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.

Purpose of the Role:

The Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile and heavy equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, air, and power transmission systems.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of 12V and 24V electrical systems, air systems, hydraulic systems, and power transmission systems for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Replace hydraulic cylinders on equipment.
• Safely disassemble major equipment components.
• Assess equipment performance post-maintenance to ensure proper operation.
• Read parts and service manuals to identify necessary parts for ordering.
• Fabricate and install hydraulic hoses.
• Recognize when issues require further diagnosis and seek assistance for problems beyond a "B" level mechanic's scope.
• Diagnose and resolve common mobile equipment failures.
• Repair or rebuild minor components, such as brake systems.
• Perform welding and torching tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Technical school preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Two to four years mechanical experience required
• Valid driver's license
• Mechanical aptitude

Skills:

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Time management
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work outside in various extreme weather conditions
• Ability to learn quickly and stay motivated. Work at a continuous productive pace safely
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization 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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.