Millwright II - 3rd shift

Padnos•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company serving consumer and industrial clients across the United States. The Millwright II independently installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs machinery and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime. The role uses advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge to diagnose failures, determine corrective actions, and carry out repairs that restore or improve equipment functionality. It interprets complex blueprints and schematics, and develops and documents procedures for new jobs, rebuilds, and maintenance practices. The Millwright II works independently and with engineering, operations support, and product development. The role also trains and mentors Millwright I employees, may serve as a lead or project point of contact, and supports investigations into safety issues, equipment damage, and machinery downtime. It uses maintenance systems to manage work orders and parts, and 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 offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

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 fabricating and field-fitting 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 troubleshoot production equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, operations support, and product development to ensure machinery and equipment function 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, when asked, as a stand-in lead on jobs and projects and as a point of contact for maintenance and operational leadership on project recaps, continuation, or handoffs.
Support investigations into safety issues, 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.