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- Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.
- Observes mechanical devices in operation to assess proper usage
- Reviews Daily Equipment Inspection reports on a daily basis
- Inspects equipment randomly with operators
- Follows Preventive Maintenance Work Order procedures
- Administers Preventive Maintenance program from computer system
- Ensures proper equipment lubrication in compliance with OEMs lubrication schedule
- Pulls oil samples in accordance with OEM maintenance schedule
- Diagnoses equipment failures and provide recommendations for proper repair course of action
- Dismantles devices to remove and replace defective parts
- Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
- Repairs electrical equipment
- Ensure that all equipment complies with OEMs and Regulatory Agencies operating standards
- 2 - 5 years minimum mechanical repair related experience in a heavy industrial setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with heavy diesel & hydraulic equipment required.
Physical Demands: 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit 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, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Sims Metals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value the diversity of all our employees. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their fullest potential. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship status, marital or familial status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics by Federal, State, or Local laws. Sims Metals is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
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Company DescriptionAt Sims Metals, we value our employees as much as we value our Planet. 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. To accomplish this, we’re assembling a team of highly skilled diverse individuals. If you’re looking to join a company with a great mission of helping to save and sustain the environment, look no further than Sims Metals! We offer competitive pay, great benefits and unlimited opportunities for growth in a challenging yet rewarding career.