Welder

simsmetalm • Chesapeake, VA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

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 a responsible corporate citizen, 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.
Scrap Yard Welder/Fabricator – Southeast
Position Title: Welder/FabricatorDepartment: OperationsReports To: Maintenance Manager FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Position Summary
The Welder/Fabricator plays a key role in supporting scrap yard operations by performing metal fabrication, repairing heavy equipment, maintaining yard infrastructure, and assisting with the processing of scrap materials. This role requires strong welding skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in an industrial outdoor environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of welding or fabrication experience (scrap yard or industrial setting preferred).
• Proficiency in MIG and Stick welding; oxy-fuel cutting required.
• Ability to read blueprints or fabrication drawings.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience with heavy equipment repair is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Nice To Haves

• AWS welding certification(s)
• Forklift or skid steer certification
• OSHA 10/30 training

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, Stick, and/or Flux-Core welding on a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair containers, dumpsters, skips, and other metal components.
• Build or reinforce structural components, guardrails, platforms, and equipment attachments.
• Interpret and work from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Assist in repairing scrap yard equipment such as material handlers, loaders, skid steers, conveyors, shredders, shears, and balers.
• Cut metal using oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and other cutting tools.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks including bolting, grinding, and fitting components.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure safe and efficient metal processing.
• Assist with dismantling or cutting oversized scrap for processing.
• Help maintain yard organization, equipment staging, and safe workflow.
• Follow all OSHA and facility-specific safety policies.
• Use proper PPE and ensure work areas are kept clean and hazard-free.
• Inspect tools and equipment regularly to ensure safe operation.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed