Millwright II - 3rd shift

Padnos•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company that handles paper, plastic, metals, and electronic recycling for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. Founded over a century ago, PADNOS is a family business spanning four generations and a market leader and innovator in the recycling industry. The Millwright II independently installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs machinery and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime. The role applies advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge to diagnose equipment failures, identify corrective actions, and complete repairs. It interprets complex blueprints and schematics, develops and documents procedures for new jobs and rebuilds, and collaborates with engineering, operations support, and product development to optimize equipment performance. The Millwright II also trains and mentors other millwrights, may act as a project lead or point of contact, supports investigations into safety and equipment performance, and uses maintenance systems to manage work orders and parts. The role contributes to safety, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The position requires willingness to travel up to 30% and the ability to work in outdoor, industrial, and elevated environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Valid chauffeur’s license and DOT medical card.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
At least 3 years of machine repair experience with proven performance.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and basic control systems.
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
Experience with fabrication and field fitting of components.
Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding and air arcing.
Ability to interpret engineered drawings and develop maintenance procedures and documentation.
Experience with maintenance planning or work-order systems.
Safety certifications including LOTO and hot-work authorization (PAI), with experience in incident and hazard reporting.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in outdoor, industrial, and elevated environments.
Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and machine rebuilding.

Responsibilities

Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings, and interpret complex schematics to determine work processes.
Diagnose equipment failures, identify corrective actions, and perform repairs to restore and improve functionality.
Perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting on production equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, operations support, and product development to ensure machinery and equipment are working properly.
Develop and document procedures for new jobs, rebuilds, and maintenance practices for permanent records.
Train and mentor Millwright I employees and support onboarding and development of new team members.
Serve as a stand-in lead on specific jobs and projects when asked, and act as a point of contact for maintenance and operational leadership on project recaps, continuation, or handoffs.
Support investigations related to safety, equipment damage, or machinery downtime and help identify corrective actions.
Use maintenance systems to enter work orders, track repairs, and look up and order spare parts.
Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Support the development of safety, culture, and best-practice initiatives within the department and company.