Mechanic B

Sims Metal; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose and repair mobile equipment, with extensive knowledge of engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems. You will work independently to identify and repair issues and return equipment to service, upholding a strong safety mindset.

The role involves minor paperwork, pre-start checks, and routine maintenance while supporting the fleet's reliability. Competitive pay and attractive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient knowledge and application of diagnostic tools including multimeters, computers, gauges, probes, scopes, calipers, and other measurement tools.
• Ability to communicate issues to supervision and outside technicians when required.
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor.
• Strong safety values.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild major components (engine, transmission, pumps, cylinders, motors) to manufacturers specifications.
• Determine causes of failure and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Use torches, presses, pullers, winches, jacks, lifts and other mechanical devices safely.
• Operate vehicles and mobile equipment including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps and light towers.
• Complete inspections, oil sample analysis and reports as needed.
• Perform pre-start inspections and fluid level checks to ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Diagnostics tools

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Computers

Gauges

Probes

Scopes

Calipers

Job description

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

The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic "B" 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, 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 manufacturers 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 understands 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 routing 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.

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.