Maintenance Fitter

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.


Sims Metal have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Vic maintenance team, based in Broadmeadows.

Reporting to the Operations Engineer, you’ll play a key role in carrying out preventative maintenance, servicing, and day to day repairs on our fixed and mobile equipment.


Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment, including hammermill shredder, conveyor systems, balers, and metal sorters
Work to a daily maintenance plan and complete all relevant documentation
Respond to and assist with equipment breakdowns
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Follow all safety, environmental, and quality protocols

About You:

Trade qualified Fitter & Turner or Machinist preferably with experience in conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics and gearboxes
Basic arc welding and oxy cutting would be an advantage
Hold a current driver's license
Restricted electrical license is an advantage
Preferably hands-on experience in a similar industrial or metal processing environment
Strong diagnostic and repair skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What We Offer:

A competitive wage structure- Base Rate up to $$51.12p/h + Afternoon loading + ample over time available
The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery
A strong focus on multi-skilling and continuous improvement
Stable, full-time hours covered by our EBA including annual rate increases
Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future

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.