Welder

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.

Requirements: Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and working with and around hazardous equipment, the employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. Follow all safety procedures, rules and regulations. 

Welding and Fabrication Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, manuals and following directions.
• Maintaining and repairing conveyor belt systems.
• Working on Hammermill Shredder.
• Stick welding. Welding on systems components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Welding – Oxi-Propane Torching.
• Knowledge and implementation of metal fabrication equipment practices.

Welding and Fabrication Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairing Conveyor systems using the needed tools.
• Assist with installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications.
• Assist in determining causes of operating errors and making recommendations to correct errors.
• Use innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, work instructions and procedures.

Welding and Fabrication Qualifications and Skills:

• Man-lift (up-to 80 feet), Forklift and Signaling experience is a plus!
• Must demonstrate professional and respectful conduct at all times.
• Must have the ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and safety procedures.
• Must possess the skill and ability to read, write and converse clearly in English.
• Four to Eight years of progressive Welding and Fabrication experience.

Work Environment:

While performing this job the employee will be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment and sites can be loud. Employee is frequently exposed to all

weather conditions, including airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

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.