Millwright

Beacon Recycling Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Beacon Recycling Inc is seeking an experienced Millwright to diagnose and repair heavy industrial equipment across our Michigan facility. You will work on shredders, conveyors, balers, and related systems, performing precision repairs and fabrications to keep the operation running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls, read technical drawings, and coordinate with teams to install and relocate large equipment. A Journeyman certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Millwright certification preferred, otherwise equivalent industrial maintenance experience considered.
• Experience with heavy industrial maintenance, welding, fabrication and mechanical repair is required.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical failures on shredders, conveyors, balers, loaders and related equipment.
• Perform precision repairs using welding, cutting, machining and fabrication.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Read blueprints, schematics and technical drawings to guide repairs.
• Install, rig, relocate and rebuild large industrial equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond quickly to unexpected breakdowns to keep production running.
• Collaborate with operators, electricians and mechanics to solve production challenges.

Skills

Heavy industrial maintenance

Industrial electrical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Bearings, shafts, gearboxes

Conveyors

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Rigging and lifting heavy equipment

Reading mechanical drawings

Reading electrical drawings

Preventative maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Education

Journeyman Millwright certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Keep Heavy Industry Running. Solve Problems. Fix What Others Can't.

At Beacon Recycling, our Millwrights are the people everyone counts on when production stops. They diagnose complex mechanical failures, fabricate solutions, rebuild equipment, and keep our shredders and processing systems operating safely and efficiently.

If you're the type of person who enjoys taking something apart, figuring out why it failed, and putting it back together better than before, you'll fit right in.

This isn't a "change parts" maintenance position. You'll work on some of the largest recycling equipment in Michigan while solving new challenges every day.

What You'll Do

No two days are the same. You may find yourself:

• Diagnosing mechanical failures on industrial shredders, conveyors, balers, loaders, material handlers, and other heavy industrial equipment
• Performing precision repairs using welding, cutting, machining, fabrication, and mechanical assembly
• Troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Installing, rigging, relocating, and rebuilding large industrial equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance that keeps our operation running
• Responding quickly to unexpected breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Working alongside operators, electricians, mechanics, and leadership to solve production challenges
• Finding safer, smarter, and more reliable ways to improve equipment

What Success Looks Like

Our best Millwrights are:

• Calm under pressure
• Mechanically curious
• Resourceful problem solvers
• Highly dependable
• Self-motivated
• Safety-focused
• Proud of doing quality work
• Comfortable working independently without someone looking over their shoulder
• Always looking for a better way to accomplish the job

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

Love diagnosing difficult mechanical problems

Enjoy fabricating your own solutions

Take pride in craftsmanship

Like working with your hands in all weather conditions

Can think through problems logically

Don’t mind getting dirty

Appreciate variety instead of repetitive work

Want to work around large industrial equipment

Value being part of a hardworking team

What We’re Looking For

We’re more interested in your ability than your résumé.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Heavy industrial maintenance
• Industrial electrical systems (480V, 240V, 120V, 24VDC)
• Welding (MIG, Stick, TIG, oxy-acetylene)
• Fabrication
• Bearings, shafts, gearboxes, conveyors, belts, and rotating equipment
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Rigging and lifting heavy equipment
• Reading mechanical and electrical drawings
• Preventative and corrective maintenance

A Journeyman Millwright certification is preferred, but equivalent industrial maintenance experience is considered.

Work Environment

This position works both indoors and outdoors throughout our recycling facility.

You’ll work around:

• Heavy industrial equipment
• Welding and fabrication equipment
• Mobile equipment
• Industrial machinery
• All Michigan weather conditions

Occasional overtime, weekend, and after-hours work are expected when equipment needs immediate attention.

Safety Comes First

Nothing we do is more important than making sure everyone goes home safely.

Our Millwrights are expected to:

• Follow all OSHA regulations and Beacon safety procedures
• Use proper PPE
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Identify hazards before work begins
• Speak up when something isn’t safe

Why Beacon Recycling?

We’re a family‑owned company that believes good people build great businesses.

Here you’ll find:

• Modern industrial equipment
• Challenging work
• A team that supports one another
• Opportunities to grow your skills
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• A company that values hard work, integrity, and safety

Ideal Fit

This role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Independent and self‑directed
• Mechanically driven
• Analytical problem‑solvers
• Patient and methodical
• Comfortable making decisions in the field
• Hands‑on learners
• Motivated by fixing problems and improving equipme