PADNOS

Welder I

PADNOS  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Don’t miss this hiring event! This event will be held at our Padnos Holland IXL location!
Date: May 14 , 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: 140 W 7th St, Holland, MI 49423
Important: An online application is required prior to attending the job fair.
Our skilled trades professionals use their hands-on technical and mechanical abilities to work on a variety of unique equipment to our industry. We are looking for motivated individuals who have the strong ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and the desire to make tomorrow better than today. PADNOS recognizes the demand for skilled trades so we are teaming with educators to develop partnerships and create hands-on programs for students and individuals.
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.
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

The Welder II position is responsible for preparing, welding, and finishing projects according to drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Fabricating and rebuilding parts for use with equipment and machinery in accordance with prevention and/or to minimize downtime.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot and provide necessary repairs.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operate hi-lo to move large steel objects when necessary.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Train other persons on the skills above.
Position Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required
• 3 years MIG and TIG welding experience
• Technical training in welding preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to operate a hi-lo and obtain license
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Proven safety consciousness
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong mathematical skills

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.
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About PADNOS

We have continued to innovate the recycling industry for four generations, while serving as an essential resource to those needing our services. And over the course of our century-plus history, our design and build teams have produced industry leading processing equipment and programs that have consistently given us an edge in the recycling industry. We have continued to procure the best technologies, the best resources and the best people in the industry. Together, we’ve grown a company truly dedicated to seeing all succeed, starting with our people.

Services & Products Provided

Recycling Centers: We have 23 Recycling Centers throughout Michigan and Indiana where the general public and small business’ can recycle various commodities including electronics for quick payment.

Scrap Management Programs: Our Scrap Management Programs manage all aspects of our industrial customers recycling. We conduct a comprehensive assessment for our customers’ needs and execute them with in-house services or utilize our national and international network of strategic partners. Through expertise, experiences and relationships with recyclers, raw material consumers, and logistics providers we provide revenue-enhancing and customized solutions.

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Founded in 1905, PADNOS is a family-owned and operated business, creating innovative recycling solutions and managing scrap products for industrial and commercial accounts with accuracy and efficiency. We strive to make the best use of all resources in recycling paper, plastics, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals, as well as e-scrap at our 30 locations in Michigan and throughout the U.S.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Holland, Michigan
Year Founded
1905
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