Coating Machine Operator

Avery Dennison Corporation; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Coating (Compounding Flex) Machine Operator for Day Shift. You will lead machine set ups, perform changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and operate coating line assets with emphasis on safety and quality. Collaborate with a team to optimize productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or 3+ years manufacturing experience, and basic computer literacy. Willingness to work overtime and maintain strict SOP adherence is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating machinery and performing setups/changeovers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical troubleshooting.
• Basic computer literacy; MFG Pro experience is a plus.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork; willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Load raw materials, unload finished products, and program production sequences for optimal efficiency.
• Quality & Process Control: Monitor meters, gauges, temperatures, and pressures to ensure compliance with strict specifications. Perform routine quality checks using standard measuring tools.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform equipment setups, changeovers, and minor repairs. Identify root causes of abnormalities rather than applying temporary fixes.
• Safety & SOP Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Collaboration: Partner with team members to meet production goals, share knowledge, and continuously improve processes to eliminate waste.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

MFG Pro

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

Are you a mechanically inclined problem-solver who takes pride in quality work? Join our team as a Coating (Compounding Flex)Machine Operator in Building 7! In this role, you will lead machine set ups, perform changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and operate coating line assets (unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab). You will work closely with a collaborative team to optimize productivity, maintain safety, and drive continuous improvement.

Shift & Schedule

Shift: Day Shift, 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM (2-2-3 Rotating Schedule)

Pay Rate

Pay: $25.09/hr

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation: Load raw materials, unload finished products, and program production sequences for optimal efficiency.

Quality & Process Control: Monitor meters, gauges, temperatures, and pressures to ensure compliance with strict specifications. Perform routine quality checks using standard measuring tools.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform equipment setups, changeovers, and minor repairs. Identify root causes of abnormalities rather than applying temporary fixes.

Safety & SOP Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain a clean and safe workstation.

Collaboration: Partner with team members to meet production goals, share knowledge, and continuously improve processes to eliminate waste.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

Experience operating machinery, monitoring controls, and performing setups/changeovers preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and analytical troubleshooting skills.

Basic computer literacy (MFG Pro or manufacturing software experience is a plus).

Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous learning, and teamwork ("Team Before Self").

Ability to work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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