Millwright II - 3rd Shift

Job Description

IXL - Turner PLI Building, 2301 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Position Overview

Title:

Millwright II

Reports to:

IXL Supervisor

FLSA status:
Non-Exempt

Responsible for fabrication, design, construction, diagnosis and rebuilding of machinery and equipment for implementing and improving the manufacturing process and prevention and/or minimizing work downtime.

• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work process.
• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• 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.
• Train other people in skills required.
• Ability to meet physical demands and perform the essential job functions within the work environment identified in this job description.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Team Members in this category are responsible for safety accountabilities of both PADNOS and its Safety Responsibility Rules (“SRR”) for themselves and their peers.
• Support training, development, and onboarding of new peers of both Millwright I and Millwright II level hires.
• Support development of new safety, culture, and best practice initiatives of the company or department.

• May be asked to act as stand-in as a lead on specific jobs and projects.
• Be able to diagnose corrective action and execute.
• May be asked to be point of contact for maintenance and operational leadership for project recaps, continuation, or handoffs.
• May be asked to support investigative efforts for safety, damage, or machinery downtime review towards corrective actions.
• Will be asked to support PADNOS safety cadence as supporting team member or lead on trainings, ISAs, or corrective actions.

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience in machine repair

• Must be safety conscious.
• Internal candidates will be expected: enter Incident / Hazard into Velocity; LOTO Certified;
  Trained on use of enforcers and water trucks;
  Trained / authorized PAI for Hot Work;
  Maintain DOT medical card.
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
  • Hands on or written test as required
• Interpret and direct work based on engineered drawings/blueprints.
• Proven ability to field fit/ fabricate in the field.
• Proven ability to use calipers and micrometers.
• Proven ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Proven hands-on experience and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and all parts of machine repair.
• Scrap Recycling Industry knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of conveyors.
• Understanding of Controls.
• Torches, MIG / ARC and TIG welding, air arcing and fabrication applications experience
  • Must be able to pass hands-on Welding/ Torch Test
• Three years’ experience in machine repair and a proven record of accomplishment.
• Ability to utilize Maintenance planning software’s
  • Internal candidates must be able to:
    Enter WO in the systems;
    Look-up and order spare parts
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Proven attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must be willing to travel with occasional overnight stay.
• Ability to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Lift up to 75 lbs of steel.
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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