Mechanic Helper

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.

Job Summary: 

The entre level or “mechanic helper” must display an aptitude for maintenance related activities. The mechanic helper must have a general understanding of how an internal combustion engine functions as well as rudimentary knowledge of power transmission, electronics and hydraulic systems. The position is labor intensive and is in direct support of the upper level mechanics and the company 

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to oil changes, filter changes, oil sampling, greasing and cleaning of machine (pressure washing)
• Cleaning of radiators and filter housings with compressed air (compressor operation)
• Ability to operate vehicles and mobile equipment including fuel trucks, lube trucks forklifts, pumps, light towers, electrical tools and hoists.
• Ability to complete minor paperwork including inspections, oil sample analysis and reports as needed
• Ability to perform extended manual labor including but not limited to lifting, shoveling, stocking shelves, sweeping, cleaning and other routing 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, be able to perform pre-start inspections and fluid checks to ensure equipment is safe for operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• No prior mobile mechanical experience required
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong safety values
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns about equipment to supervision

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.