Field Mechanic & Maintenance Technician - Days

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on production machinery to ensure reliability and uptime, coordinating with contractors and operators.

You must have a high school diploma or 5+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and be able to lift 50 lbs and travel for training at Conway, AR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 5+ years of mechanical or automotive maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience (multimeter usage required; Arc Flash training preferred).
• Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office and digital maintenance work order software.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in varied physical positions (standing, kneeling), and wear required PPE.
• Attend 2 weeks of paid initial training in Conway, AR, with willingness to travel to remote sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, assemble, adjust, and repair production machinery, including laminators, converting equipment, and robotics.
• Perform preventative maintenance and root-cause troubleshooting using maintenance ticketing software.
• Serve as the main site contact for facility maintenance (HVAC, loading docks) and collaborate with external contractors.
• Diagnose electrical issues using a multimeter, read electrical schematics, and terminate wiring (up to 220V).
• Manage spare parts inventory, order replacements, and train operators on upgraded equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and power tools while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance software

MS Office

Physical stamina

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical schematics

Forklift operation

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8-Hour Day Shift (Flexible, 40 hours/week)

We are seeking a curious, hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. Serving as a key problem-solver for our site, you will ensure equipment reliability and operational uptime by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on production machinery. You will work independently in a fast-paced environment while connecting with contractors and operators to keep our facility running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, assemble, adjust, and repair production machinery, including laminators, converting equipment, and robotics.

• Perform preventative maintenance and root-cause troubleshooting using maintenance ticketing software.

• Serve as the main site contact for facility maintenance (HVAC, loading docks) and collaborate with external contractors.

• Diagnose electrical issues using a multimeter, read electrical schematics, and terminate wiring (up to 220V).

• Manage spare parts inventory, order replacements, and train operators on upgraded equipment.

• Safely operate forklifts and power tools while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• High School Diploma/GED OR 5+ years of mechanical or automotive maintenance experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience (multimeter usage required; Arc Flash training preferred).

• Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office and digital maintenance work order software.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in varied physical positions (standing, kneeling), and wear required PPE.

• Ability to attend 2 weeks of paid initial training in Conway, AR, with willingness to travel to remote sites as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

• Job requires standing over 75% of the time on a daily basis.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with full range of motion.

• Ability to work from standing, kneeling and stooping positions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Continuous, high to moderate levels of noise; require hearing protection to be worn at all times. Exposure to chemicals, inks, and coatings require the appropriate PPE to be worn when handling.

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