Welder/Mechanic

Sims Metal; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal recycling is seeking a Welder/Mechanic for their traveling team. This role involves welding and repairing production and mobile equipment, requiring versatility and travel across the East Coast. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and a passion for hands-on work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Attractive benefits

Opportunity for travel and cross-cultural experiences

Supportive atmosphere focused on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Requires knowledge or ability to learn Ivara Work Order System.
• Ability to pass SIMS welders test.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together and repairs broken parts.
• Performs related tasks like sizing and grinding.
• Coordinates components of fabricated metal products before welding.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Knowledge of Ivara Work Order System

Ability to speak effectively

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

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.

We are currently looking for a Welder/Mechanic to join our traveling team based out of York PA.

Job Summary

Welding/Repairing the production equipment, Mobile equipment, Roll-off containers, hoppers and storage containers for all the facilities. This position requires traveling throughout the East Coast up to 32 weeks per year.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together
• Performs related tasks such as sizing and grinding
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increase size of metal parts
• Coordinate Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding
• Locates and repairs components of fixed hammer mill
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge or be able to learn Ivara Work Order System Inventory software.
• Ability to pass SIMS welders test.
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world's leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.