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Maintenance Supervisor

Sims Metal
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
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

Manages the activities regarding the maintenance of shredder equipment, including routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and any troubleshooting to assure safe operations of the facility's shredder.

Major Responsibilities

Develops and implements cost effective preventive maintenance schedules and programs to maintain facility shredder and equipment.

Directs all repairs to assure completion of mechanical repairs as expeditiously and cost effectively as possible to avoid work stoppages while maintaining safety.

Recommends replacement of equipment with reconditioned or with new facilities, if purchase would be more economical than repair.

Determines spare parts to be ordered and ensures that all necessary parts and outside services are available to support plant operations. Oversees work order system to assure proper control of repair costs.

Directs the training of mechanics to improve their skills with emphasis on the need to ensure safe operation of equipment.

Generates various production reports, man-hours etc. on a regular & timely basis.

Directs supervision of mechanics, welders, and other employees as needed. Schedules daily repairs, and scheduling of mid and long term projects.

Job Qualifications

Up to 5 years experience in equipment maintenance functions desired. Good hands on experience with: hydraulic systems, electrical systems, water pumps and air compressors.

High school or technical school diploma required. Technical college degree desired or equivalent work experience.

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.

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