PADNOS offers internship programs for students to make an impact on sustainability, as well as continue learning and growing towards their career. We recognize the importance of education and ability to learn from our past, present and future. We provide challenging environments for interns to learn what we have worked so hard to achieve in the last century, as well as see the potential for a brighter future.

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 employees
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Engineering Internship Summary:

The Engineering Intern will assist and support project implementation for our Metals & Plastics manufacturing & processing capabilities. Also supports ongoing continuous improvement projects for the Engineering department. 

• Conducts experiments and tests to improve processes, material quality and reduce metal loss in our waste streams
• Designs new equipment or improvements to existing material handling equipment
• Assists with detailing drawings and works with fabrication shop to answer questions and document fabrication changes
• Order and track equipment parts and steel for various jobs. Examples include: high side trailers, lugger trucks & conveyors
• Assists Machinists with creating drawings of various machine components
• Organize Solidworks files
• Actively participates in Internship Program and associated events

Engineering Internship Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to measure and reverse engineer existing machine parts and /or wear parts
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, etc.
• Ability to work with internal customers to solve their process challenges. 
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD & SolidWorks programs
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Problem solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated safety consciousness