Mechanic I

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet. 

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

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, 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.