Conveyor Tech Welder: Heavy‑Duty Fabrication

Sims Metal; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited in Baltimore is hiring an industrial welder/millwright to perform heavy welding on structural steel, install and maintain belt conveyors, and support preventative maintenance on sorting lines.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience, the ability to weld in all positions, good physical stamina, and strong mechanical aptitude. Sims emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial welding or millwright work, preferably in mining, aggregate, or scrap recycling.
• Must be able to weld in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Physical stamina: ability to work in extreme weather conditions, climb ladders, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude: deep understanding of how belt tracking and mechanical drives function.

Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: Perform heavy‑duty stick (SMAW) welding on structural steel, chutes, hoppers, and heavy equipment buckets.
• Conveyor Mastery: Install, tension, track, and splice heavy‑duty rubber conveyor belts. Replace rollers, idlers, pulleys, and bearings.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct daily inspections of high‑wear areas. Grease moving parts and identify stress fractures before they lead to failure.
• Mechanical Repair: Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes, drive motors, and hydraulic components related to the sorting lines.
• Hardfacing: Apply wear‑resistant welding layers to equipment surfaces exposed to extreme abrasion.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a strict LOTO discipline and ensure guards are replaced after repairs.

Skills

Industrial welding

Welding in all positions

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Job description

Sims Limited in Baltimore is hiring an industrial welder/millwright to perform heavy welding on structural steel, install and maintain belt conveyors, and support preventative maintenance on sorting lines.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience, the ability to weld in all positions, good physical stamina, and strong mechanical aptitude. Sims emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and offers competitive pay and benefits.