Mechanic Helper

About the Role

The Mechanic Helper plays a crucial role in supporting the maintenance team at Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling. This position requires an aptitude for mechanical work and a foundational understanding of internal combustion engines, power transmission, electronics, and hydraulic systems. The role is physically demanding and directly supports senior mechanics and overall company operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks, including oil changes, filter replacements, oil sampling, greasing, and pressure washing equipment.
• Clean radiators and filter housings using compressed air and operate air compressors.
• Operate various vehicles and mobile equipment, including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps, light towers, power tools, and hoists.
• Complete minor documentation tasks such as inspections, oil sample analysis, and maintenance reports.
• Perform extended manual labor, including lifting, shoveling, stocking shelves, sweeping, and general upkeep of the equipment and work area.
• Follow instructions, policies, and procedures as directed.
• Conduct minor equipment repairs, perform pre-start inspections, and check fluid levels to ensure equipment is safe and ready for operation.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.
• Safely work at heights and comply with all fall protection requirements, including the use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) when required.
• Climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform work at heights of up to 50 feet while wearing required fall protection equipment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for mechanical work and a foundational understanding of:

• Internal combustion engines
• Power transmission
• Electronics
• Hydraulic systems

Benefits

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. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• A range of attractive benefits
• A zero-harm workplace
• Commitment to being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate
• Responsibility as stewards of the environment

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. We do not discriminate based on 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 law.

Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

Our Principles of Purpose

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