Extrusion Operator - Night Shift, 6:45PM-7AM, 3-1-3

Socket.dev; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is hiring an extrusion operator for its Engineered Films Plants. The role requires maintaining extrusion equipment, following procedures, monitoring quality, and adapting to varying production needs. Training on day shift is required for the first 90 days, with night-shift duties thereafter at Concord 18 or Painesville 3E facilities.

Emphasis on safety and teamwork throughout. Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent or 3+ years manufacturing experience, plus a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Adaptive, flexible and able to handle ambiguity.
• Regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for others.
• Actively contribute in a team-based environment with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all processing and material handling equipment within the film extrusion process.
• Follow process procedures or instructions from line operators and team leaders.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures and related controls to production specs.
• Set up machines requiring high precision and multi-variable interaction.
• Load raw materials, control machine settings and unload finished product.
• Perform routine tests and inspect product characteristics with standard tools.
• Monitor quality using statistical process control; log results.
• Address malfunctions and maintain production records and logs.
• Be flexible to frequent setup changes and varying cycle requirements.
• Seek improvements to reduce waste and enhance quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety minded

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

The extrusion operator performs all the tasks associated with operating the bulk roll films extruder following the standard operating procedures.

The role is being posted for the Engineered Films Plants, which means candidates must be open to working in either the Concord Building 18 facility or the Painesville Building 3E facility, depending on business needs. Although the role is posted as a night shift from 6:45 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. as the regular shift, new hires must be available to train on day shift from 6:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for at least the first 90 days.

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site-specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain all processing and material handling equipment within the film extrusion process.
• Follow process procedures or instructions from line operators and team leaders.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production specifications.
• Set up machines requiring high level of precision and the interaction of multiple variables.
• Load raw materials, determine and manage machine controls and unload finished product.
• Perform routine tests and check product for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices, including calibrated measuring tapes.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Surface any malfunctions or abnormalities of equipment.
• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.
• Jobs may be of short, medium or long duration requiring frequent change in set up and variation in cycle. Adjust set up and process operations accordingly.
• Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste or rework in the process.

• High school diploma or equivalent or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Possess or acquire within specified timing any licensures necessary to perform job.
• Adaptive, flexible and able to handle ambiguity.
• Regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Actively contribute in a team-based environment, encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach common goals.
• Strong service and quality focus. Address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate/educate team in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge. Must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
• Demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
• Strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

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 advanced 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 consumer. 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 not improve 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 many country. Our reported sales in 2025 was 9.9 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