Millwright I - 3rd shift

Padnos; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

First Time Home Buying Assistance

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Performance Driven Bonuses

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

PADNOS, a long-standing recycling company, seeks a skilled Millwright I in Grand Rapids, MI, to install, repair and maintain machinery, diagnose issues, and document procedures for new jobs or rebuilds. You’ll work with engineering and operations teams to ensure smooth production and continuous improvement.

The role requires ability to lift up to 75 lbs, reading blueprints, and 1+ year experience in maintenance. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work nights completes the profile.

Qualifications

• Valid chauffeur’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• 1+ years of machine repair or industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematics.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, ARC).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Work at heights and in outdoor/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks.
• Perform minor electrical and mechanical repairs and diagnose issues on production equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations support and product development to troubleshoot.
• Develop and document procedures for new jobs or rebuilds.
• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and etc.
• Support safety, culture, and best practice initiatives within the department or company.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work environment.
• Dismantle equipment using hand power tools.

Skills

Machinery repair

Industrial maintenance

Blueprints & schematics reading

Hand & power tools

Welding (MIG/TIG/ARC)

Reading measuring devices

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG/ARC)

Measuring devices

Ladders/Height safety gear

Hand tools

Job description

Are you a 3rd shifter and looking for a hands-on career with a $4,000 sign-on bonus?

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

Position Summary

Our Millwright I assists in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime. This role works both independently and as part of a team to perform minor electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnose and resolve equipment issues, install and dismantle machinery using blueprints and schematics, and document procedures for new jobs or rebuilds. The position also collaborates with engineering, operations support, and product development teams, maintains tools and a clean work environment, and supports safety, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule

• Sunday - Thursday
• 7:30pm - 5:00am

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Valid chauffeur’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• 1+ years of machine repair or industrial maintenance experience
• Basic knowledge of: Hydraulics, pneumatics, Mechanical systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematics
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
• Perform basic welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, ARC)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Work at heights and in outdoor/industrial environments

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses
• Millwright - Earn a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus *Ask for details

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.