Millwright I - 3rd shift

Padnos•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals, and electronic recycling for consumer and industrial clients. The Millwright I assists with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime. The role involves minor electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnosing and resolving equipment issues, and installing or dismantling machinery using layouts, blueprints, and schematics. The Millwright I documents procedures for new jobs and rebuilds, works with engineering, operations support, and product development teams, and helps maintain tools and a clean work environment. The position also supports safety, culture, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The posting advertises a $4,000 sign-on bonus and describes benefits including insurance, tuition reimbursement, home-buying assistance, retirement matching and profit sharing, and performance-driven bonuses.

Requirements

Valid chauffeur’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
At least 1 year of machine repair or industrial maintenance experience.
Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems and components.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematics.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, ARC).
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work at heights and in outdoor or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
Perform minor electrical and mechanical repairs on production equipment.
Diagnose equipment issues and bring them to resolution.
Collaborate with engineering, operations support, and product development to troubleshoot and ensure machinery and equipment are working properly.
Develop and document procedures for new jobs or rebuilds for permanent records.
Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans and blueprints.
Support the development of safety, culture, and best-practice initiatives within the department or company.
Maintain tools and equipment and keep a clean work environment.
Dismantle equipment using hand and power tools.