Extrusion Operator - Night Shift

Socket.dev; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 78,110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking an Extrusion Machine Operator to set up, operate, and troubleshoot bulk roll film extrusion equipment. You will ensure product quality while maintaining safety and production records.

The role includes a night shift (6:45 PM – 7:00 AM) on a 3-1-3 rotation, with an initial 90-day training on the Day Shift (6:45 AM – 7:00 PM). Pay is $25.09/hr plus $2/hr shift differential; strong mechanical aptitude and meticulousness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to read precision measuring tools accurately.
• Adaptability to handle shifting production priorities and short-notice overtime.
• Commitment to safety, open communication, and eagerness to cross-train.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain extrusion and material handling machinery per SOPs.
• Monitor gauges, valves, temperatures, and pressures; conduct tests and inspect product dimensions.
• Identify equipment abnormalities, analyze root causes, and suggest improvements to reduce waste.
• Load raw materials, manage machine controls, unload finished goods, and maintain production logs.
• Support site safety standards and collaborate across teams to achieve production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Reading measuring tools

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calibrated measuring tools

Job description

Shift: Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:00 AM), 3-1-3 rotation; initial 90-day training on Day Shift (6:45 AM – 7:00 PM)

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

Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to drive high-performance results? Join Avery Dennison as an Extrusion Machine Operator! In this key role, you will take ownership of setting up, operating, and troubleshooting bulk roll film extrusion equipment to deliver top-quality products

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and maintain extrusion and material handling machinery per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Quality & Precision Control: Monitor gauges, valves, temperatures, and pressures. Conduct routine tests and inspect product dimensions using calibrated measuring tools.

• Process Optimization: Identify equipment abnormalities, analyze root causes, and suggest continuous improvements to reduce waste and rework.

• Material & Records Management: Load raw materials, manage machine controls, unload finished goods, and maintain accurate production logs.

• Teamwork & Safety: Actively support site safety standards and collaborate across teams to achieve shared production goals.

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.

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

• Proven ability to read precision measuring tools accurately.

• Adaptability to handle shifting production priorities and short-notice overtime.

• Commitment to safety, open communication, and eagerness to cross-train.

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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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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• 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