Mechanic Helper

Sims Metal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Jersey City, NJ is hiring a Mechanic Helper to support the maintenance team. The role requires a mechanical mindset and familiarity with engines, power transmission, electronics, and hydraulics.

This physically demanding position involves routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and operating fleet equipment, while adhering to safety policies and fall protection requirements. Training is available to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic engine and hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and work at heights with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes and grease.
• Clean radiators and filter housings using compressed air.
• Operate various vehicles and mobile equipment (fuel trucks, forklifts, pumps, etc.).
• Complete inspections, oil sample analysis, and maintenance reports.
• Perform lifting, stocking, sweeping and general upkeep.
• Follow safety policies and use fall protection at heights up to 50 feet.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engines basics

Electrical basics

Safety awareness

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 Mechanic Helper plays a crucial role in supporting the maintenance team. 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.

Major Job 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.
• Must be able to safely work at heights and comply with all fall protection requirements, including the use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) when required. Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform work at heights of up to 50 feet while wearing required fall protection equipment.

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.