Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Job at Sims Metal Management

Sims Metal Management San Jose, CA 95112

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 responsible corporate citizens, 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.

Sims is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Pay Rate: $25.77 Per Hour
Maintenance
Assists mechanics in repairs and maintenance of machineries and mechanical equipment such as diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, Electrical Systems, and mobile equipment (excavator, dozer, loader, or forklift) by performing the duties outlined below. Maintains shop cleanliness and housekeeping.

  • Assists Mechanics in daily equipment repairs and maintenance, including fueling and lubricating machines.
  • Assists in device removal and dismantling for repairs and overhaul, under the supervision of mechanics.
  • Maintain shop to comply with company housekeeping policy (removing trash, keeping proper labels on drums, sweeping or blowing down floors, keeping materials in proper places).
  • Washing equipment when necessary for repairs or after PM is completed (using proper PPE).
  • Ensure that all equipment complies with OEMs and regulatory agencies operating standards, ensuring proper equipment lubrication in compliance with OEMs' lubrication schedule.
  • Administers preventive maintenance program overseen by Mechanics and Supervisor, follows preventive maintenance work order procedures.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee should understand the high impact this position holds to maintain cost control, equipment reliability, and performance. The employee will be accountable for effective and efficient repair part gathering, using proper identification of parts needed, and ordering procedures.
  • Assist in general grounds maintenance and building maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid driver's license

Job-Related Experience

  • One to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The physical demands described herein 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. 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 the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work outside under extreme temperature conditions. (Heat, cold, snow, etc.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
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.
Find Out More…
Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
SIMS LIMITED 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 LIMITED IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY 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.
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.77 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • San Jose, CA 95112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
  • Automotive repair: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location




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