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 required
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Career 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.