Coating Technician - Nights

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a skilled Machine Operator/Coating Technician to own daily operation, setups, and troubleshooting of a high-volume coating line. You will be accountable for quality, throughput, and guiding the line team to meet site production goals.

Starting pay is $27.54/hr plus a $2/hr shift differential, with benefits and a daytime off-shift structure supporting a 7p-7a D Team schedule. Applicants must have a high school diploma (or 3+ years manufacturing).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 3+ years manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity are essential.
• Proficiency with computer applications/ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up coating line equipment safely and efficiently per SOPs.
• Monitor gauges, temperatures, and flow ratios; test product characteristics to ensure quality.
• Diagnose malfunctions, perform root-cause analysis, and conduct preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical curiosity

ERP proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Are you mechanically inclined and driven by performance? We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to own the daily operation, setups, and troubleshooting of our high-volume coating line equipment. In this role as a Coating Technician, you will take full accountability for manufacturing high-quality products, maximizing machine throughput, and guiding your line team to meet site production goals.

Shift

D Team, 7p-7a, 2-2-3

Starting Pay

$27.54/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Safely lead machinery setups, process changeovers, and program production sequences according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Quality Control & Monitoring: Continually monitor gauges, meters, temperatures, and flow ratios. Test product characteristics using standard measuring devices to deliver high-quality work.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Use your mechanical aptitude to investigate malfunctions, identify root causes, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Team Collaboration: Lead shift turnovers, communicate priorities via daily tracking boards, and train team members.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Maintain a clean, 5S-compliant workspace. Adhere strictly to all environmental, health, and safety protocols (including required PPE).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent) OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude, technical curiosity, and proficiency with computer applications/ERP systems.

Physical Stamina

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift.

Reliability

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to work designated hours plus reasonable overtime (including weekends).

Preferred

• 2+ years of skilled labor or machine operation experience.

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.