Millwright I - 3rd Shift

Padnos•Howell, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals, and electronic recycling, with programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. The company was founded over a century ago and has grown as a family business through four generations. The Millwright I assists with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime. The role involves working independently and with a team to complete minor electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnose equipment issues, install and dismantle machinery, and document procedures for new jobs or rebuilds. The Millwright I also works with engineering, operations support, and product development teams, maintains tools and a clean work environment, and supports safety, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The position requires working at heights and in outdoor or industrial environments, and the physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

Valid chauffeur’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
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 and diagnose and resolve issues with production equipment.
Work 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 the work environment clean.
Dismantle equipment using hand and power tools.