Mechanic A

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.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs 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 minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Job Summary:
The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic "A" possesses the ability to diagnose and repair all but the most complicated and technical repairs to Mobile Equipment. Has extensive knowledge and significant experience in repairing internal combustion engines, transmissions, and electrical and hydraulic systems. Can work independently to diagnose, identify, correct, repair, and return equipment to service. Displays a high level of responsibility towards the well-being and care of the mobile equipment fleet.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Rebuild major components (engine, transmission, pumps, cylinders, motors, and electrical systems) to the manufacturer's specifications
• Determine causes of failure and implement strategies or corrective measures to ensure repeated failures do not occur
• Use torches, presses, pullers, winches, jacks, lifts, and other mechanical devices properly and within capacities
• Use tools properly and understand which tools are required for each repair
• Cleaning of radiators and filter housings with compressed air (compression operation)
• Operate vehicles and mobile equipment, including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps, light towers, electrical tools, and hoists
• Complete minor paperwork, including inspections, oil sample analysis, and reports as needed
• Perform extended manual labor, including but not limited to lifting, shoveling, stocking shelves, sweeping, cleaning, and other routine activities associated with the maintenance of the equipment and the maintenance work area
• Ability to take direction and follow specific policies and procedures when required
• Perform minor repairs to equipment, ensure equipment is fit for service, and be able to perform pre-start inspections and fluid level checks to ensure equipment is safe for operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Proficient knowledge and application of diagnostic tools including multimeters, computers, gauges, probes, scopes, calipers, and other measurement and diagnostic tools required for the repair and maintenance of mobile equipment

Ability to communicate issues and concerns about equipment to supervision and outside dealers or technicians when required

• Physical ability to perform heavy labor
• Strong safety values
• Strong mechanical aptitude

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.

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 Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.