Industrial Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead repairs, preventive maintenance, and uptime for complex machinery. You will diagnose electrical/PLC issues, perform preventive care, and support continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

This 2nd shift role offers an hourly rate with a wage range and requires 3-5 years of experience, appropriate certifications, and strong problem-solving abilities to keep production moving safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Classification: Avery Dennison - Internal.
• 3-5 years previous experience.
• Electrical certification/training or 3-5 years experience.
• PLC certification/training or 3-5 years experience.
• Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and problem solving.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a participating work system.
• Ability to work independently safely and timely.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Repair: Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic/hydraulic components.
• Electrical & PLCs: Read schematics and diagnose faults on automated lines using PLCs.
• Preventative Care: Execute preventive maintenance schedules and maintain equipment per OSHA standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with team members and engineers to reduce downtime and waste, and optimize processes.
• Safety & Support: Maintain a safe work area, record maintenance logs, and support site goals.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing or Electrical

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

• Full-time

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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

About the Role

Are you a curious problem solver who thrives on keeping complex machinery running at peak performance? Avery Dennison is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility uptimeIn this role, you won't just apply "band-aid" fixes—you’ll use your technical skills to identify root causes, troubleshoot electrical/PLC issues, and keep production moving safely.

SHIFT: 2:45pm-11pm

Hourly Rate: $31.47-$41.41/hour depending on experience

The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range. In some circumstances, this may be above or below the range (based on various factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position). That may change, depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnostic Repair: Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic/hydraulic components
• Electrical & PLCs: Read schematics and utilize PLCs to diagnose faults on automated lines
• Preventative Care: Execute preventive maintenance schedules and maintain equipment per OSHA standards
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with team members and engineers to reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and optimize processes
• Safety & Support: Keep a safe work area, record maintenance logs, and support site goals

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Classification: Avery Dennison - Internal
• 3 - 5 years previous experience
• Certifications in specialty areas required as applicable. Or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job.
• Electrical certification/ training or 3-5 years experience.
• PLC certification/training or 3- 5 years experience.
• Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
• Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
• Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or better in Manufacturing or Electrical disciplines.
• Proficiency in using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose to root cause.

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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