MT1 Maintenance

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Join a team that values safety, reliability and technical expertise

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team based in Rocklea. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of industrial plant and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

If you're a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and working in a fast-paced industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and equipment.Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently using technical drawings and manuals.Ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime across the site.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support production requirements.Adhere to all safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) requirements.Shutdown work will be required at times

What You’ll Bring

Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or Fitting and Machining.Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience as a Maintenance Fitter in an industrial environment.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.Experience with MIG welding and fabrication repairs.Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.Hydraulics experience will be highly regarded.Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.Sound understanding of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Reliable, proactive and safety-focused approach to work.

What We Offer

Overtime payment where requiredPaid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carersHealth Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your familyWellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial futureCareer Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover letter as to why you would be a great fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation 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.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.