Associate - Maintenance

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) is a global leader in electronics and reuse recycling with facilities across the globe. Our goal is to be the world’s best, safest, and most responsible recycling company. SLS serves global clients across a range of industries to securely and responsibly recycle and manage the disposition of IT equipment and electronic products.
 
Our asset management and recovery service enables businesses to meet both their social and legal obligations in the treatment of surplus electronics in a legally compliant, data secure, fully traceable, and environmentally sustainable manner. With our global reach, expertise, and infrastructure, SLS is able to provide a comprehensive solution for e-waste and IT asset disposition anywhere in the world.

The Associate - Maintenance is responsible for supporting basic maintenance and facility upkeep activities at assigned sites, as well as assisting with operational tasks related to the processing of post-consumer electronics. The role performs routine, task-based work under supervision in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Main responsibilities

• Perform assigned routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with minor repairs and general facility upkeep activities.
• Complete maintenance and operational tasks based on work orders and supervisor direction.
• Identify and report equipment issues, faults, or safety concerns to management.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines in all tasks.
• Operate assigned equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack) upon completion of required training and certification.
• Support production operations as needed, including working on the production line during downtime.
• Participate in safety programs and comply with all EHS policies and procedures.
  Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support team operations and assist in other areas of the facility as directed.
• Participate in required training and development activities.
• Report any accidents, incidents, safety issues, bugs, or other issues immediately to the appropriate management personnel; assist with incident investigations as needed.
• Support positive employee relationships and team environment.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Assist with continuous improvement and cost control activities.
• Support Lean Six Sigma program initiatives.
• Participate in other relevant training as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Experience / Qualification Required

• Relevant high school qualifications or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Two years of proven experience working in an industrial environment with machinery
• One or more years of facility maintenance support experience preferred
• Experience as a mechanic with the use of tools
• Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, masonry, plumbing, among others.

Skills and competencies

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions (English preferred)
• Ability to follow a preventive maintenance program; conduct safety inspections of equipment; and interpret instructions, specifications, drawings, and manuals
• Ability to interpret and implement regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people at multiple levels.
• Ability to maintain and organize records and documentation
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Mechanical fitness
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Government-mandated benefits
• Life Insurance
• Major Medical Insurance
• Pantry Vouchers
• 30 days of Christmas Bonus

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.
 
A career with SLS 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.

SLS 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. SLS 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.