Coating Operator - Nights

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance ProgramEligibility

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Coating Machine Operator to operate and optimize advanced coating line equipment, ensuring safety and quality while meeting production targets.

The Night Shift (2-2-3, 6:45 PM–7:00 AM) offers overtime as needed, with starting pay of $25.09/hr plus $2/hr shift differential.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED (or 3+ years of manufacturing experience) and strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and SOP adherence skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail with analytical problem-solving skills.
• Able to follow SOPs, written and oral instructions, and technical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine set-ups, changeovers, and monitor process conditions to meet exact quality specifications.
• Identify process abnormalities, perform daily preventive maintenance, and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, root-cause analysis, and quality standards adherence.
• Act as a backup Team Leader during absences, assist with peer training, and foster a safe, positive team environment.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety policies and SOPs as a role model.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Analytical troubleshooting

Safety-first mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about precision equipment? As a Coating Machine Operator at Avery Dennison, you will operate and optimize advanced coating line equipment—including unwinds, dies, and winders—to manufacture high-quality products safely and efficiently.

Shift: Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule, 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM) | Overtime required as needed

Starting Hourly Pay: $25.09/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Lead machine set-ups, changeovers, and monitor process conditions to ensure production meets exact quality specifications.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify process abnormalities, perform daily preventive maintenance, and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement (ELS) initiatives, root-cause problem solving, and quality standard adherence.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Act as a backup Team Leader during absences, assist with peer training, and foster a safe, positive team environment.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as a role model for safety, strictly adhering to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort following written/oral instructions, SOPs, and technical guidelines.
• Experience using manufacturing software/systems (MFG Pro skills preferred).
• Demonstrated dependability, flexibility, and a safety-first mindset.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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