Industrial Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift, 6 AM - 2:30 PM

Avery Dennison; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (6 AM - 2:30 PM) at our Mount Prospect, IL facility. You will perform planned, predictive, and emergency repairs on mechanical and electrical manufacturing systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in multi-craft maintenance or a trade/associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, with hands-on experience in 3-phase power, PLCs, motor control, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-craft (electrical & mechanical) industrial maintenance experience or a Trade School Certification/Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with 3-phase power, PLC systems, relay logic, motor controls, electrical conduit installation, and testing devices.
• Mechanical repair, pneumatics, basic plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and general facility maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic ability, schematics reading, computer literacy, and effective communication; willingness to cross-train.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery including 3-phase electrical controls, PLCs, DC drives, motors, pneumatics, and conveyors.
• Execute predictive and preventive maintenance schedules, calibrate equipment, inspect circuits and wiring for safety and efficiency.
• Partner with engineers and production teams to optimize machinery, reduce downtime and mitigate safety risks.
• Maintain repair logs, order parts, ensure OSHA compliance, and keep a clean, safe shop environment.

Skills

3-phase power

PLC systems

Electrical controls

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic reading

Diagnostic skills

Cross-training

Education

Trade School Certification

Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Ammeters

Meggers

Gauges

Job description

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.

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

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

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift, 6 AM - 2:30 PM

Starting pay rate: $32/hr - $40/hr

Are you a curious, hands-on problem solver who loves digging into complex systems to find root causes? As an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Avery Dennison, you will play a critical role in maintaining facility uptime and equipment reliability. Joining our collaborative 1st Shift team, you will perform planned, predictive, and emergency breakdown repairs on mechanical and electrical manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose failures and repair industrial machinery, including 3-phase electrical controls, PLC systems, DC drives, motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyors.

• Predictive & Preventative Maintenance: Execute strict PM schedules, perform equipment calibrations, and inspect circuits and wiring for safety and efficiency.

• Continuous Improvement: Partner with engineers and production teams to optimize machinery, reduce downtime, and eliminate safety risks.

• Documentation & Safety: Order replacement parts, maintain repair logs, adhere to OSHA standards, and foster a clean, safe shop environment

Qualifications

• Experience & Education: 3+ years of multi-craft (electrical & mechanical) industrial maintenance experience, OR a Trade School Certification / Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance

• Technical & Electrical Mastery: Hands-on experience with 3-phase power, PLC systems, relay logic, motor controls, electrical conduit installation, and testing devices (ammeters, meggers, gauges)

• Mechanical & Facility Skills: Proficient in mechanical tool repair, pneumatics, basic plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and general facility maintenance

• Core Competencies: Exceptional diagnostic agility, mechanical aptitude, schematic reading, computer literacy, effective communication, and willingness to cross-train

• Physical & Availability: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs, with flexibility to work short-notice overtime as production requires

• Knowledge, Understanding, & Formal Training in:

  • Plant utility systems maintenance & operations
  • Industrial machine repair/reliability techniques
  • Skills required for machine tool functions
  • Ability to work from prints/technical drawing
  • 3-phase & control power & basic input & output electrical devices.
  • (Electrical) Knowledge of relay logic, DC drives and PLC systems.
  • (Electrical) Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in performing evaluations on all electrical apparatus using ammeters, meggers (high voltage resistance test device), temperature gauges etc.
  • Understanding of technical & non-technical documents related to design & operational characteristics of machine mechanical and electrical systems.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location. A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

Additional Information

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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