Welder Mechanic - Conveyor Maintenance

Sims Metal; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Welder Mechanic to perform maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repairs on conveyor systems and industrial equipment at our scrap metal recycling facility.

This hands-on role requires MIG/Stick welding, mechanical troubleshooting, and conveyor maintenance experience to minimize downtime. 3+ years in welding/maintenance is preferred; ability to work overtime and outdoors is needed. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong MIG and Stick welding skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems.
• Ability to read measurements and basic fabrication layouts.
• Comfortable working outdoors and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, rollers, bearings, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, motors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot conveyor breakdowns and mechanical failures to minimize downtime.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on structural steel and industrial equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair chutes, guards, brackets, frames, platforms, and other steel components.
• Replace and repair conveyor belts, rollers, bearings, sprockets, chains, and related components.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication.
• Use oxy‑fuel torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication equipment safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Identify worn or damaged components before they result in equipment failure.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on other scrap‑processing and industrial equipment as needed.
• Read measurements, drawings, and basic fabrication layouts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lockout/tagout practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Conveyor maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fabrication

Heavy industrial environment

Troubleshooting

Tools

Oxy-fuel torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Fabrication tools

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.

Welder Mechanic – Conveyor Maintenance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Pay Rate: $30.00–$40.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welder Mechanic to perform maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repairs on conveyor systems and industrial equipment at our Baltimore scrap metal recycling facility.

This is a hands‑on maintenance position ideal for someone with strong MIG/Stick welding, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting, and conveyor maintenance experience. Candidates with backgrounds in scrap metal, recycling, aggregate, manufacturing, mining, or other heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, rollers, bearings, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, motors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot conveyor breakdowns and mechanical failures to minimize downtime.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on structural steel and industrial equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair chutes, guards, brackets, frames, platforms, and other steel components.
• Replace and repair conveyor belts, rollers, bearings, sprockets, chains, and related components.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and metal fabrication.
• Use oxy‑fuel torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other fabrication equipment safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Identify worn or damaged components before they result in equipment failure.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on other scrap‑processing and industrial equipment as needed.
• Read measurements, drawings, and basic fabrication layouts.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lockout/tagout practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding, mechanical maintenance, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong MIG and Stick welding skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial conveyor systems strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience working with bearings, rollers, pulleys, gearboxes, motors, chains, and shafts.
• Ability to use torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and common mechanic/fabrication tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience with heavy‑gauge steel preferred.
• Experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, aggregate operation, steel mill, manufacturing plant, mining operation, or other heavy industrial environment is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and complete repairs with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working outdoors and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working around conveyors and heavy industrial equipment. Candidates must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.