Label Machine Operator

Avery Dennison; Fort Worth, Town of Texas (TX, WI); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestcom, a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, is seeking a mechanically inclined Machine Operator (Technical Pilot) to own advanced labeling equipment. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and sustain a zero-defect mindset while maintaining logs in the ERP system.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration within a production team on the D Shift (nights), requiring physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical skills and ability to analyze equipment performance.
• Attention to detail to ensure product tolerances.
• Ability to work in a team and support coworkers when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate label machines to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing waste.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify root causes.
• Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using the ERP system.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Detail oriented

Resilient & adaptable

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Join Avery Dennison as a Machine Operator, where you will take ownership of advanced labeling technology to deliver high-quality products. We are looking for a mechanically inclined "Technical Pilot" who is accountable, curious about how equipment functions, and thrives in a performance-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Performance & Accuracy: Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.
• Technical Ownership: Use your mechanical aptitude to monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than "band-aid" fixes.
• Data & Quality: Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using our ERP system and ensure a "zero-defect" mindset through close attention to detail.
• Safety & Collaboration: Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure overall site health.

Who You Are

• Resilient & Adaptable: You maintain focus during high-pressure shifts and can pivot when production priorities change.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a strong eye for quality and can monitor close tolerances to ensure every product meets specifications.
• Team-First: You are willing to step outside your assigned duties to help a coworker for the good of the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.
• Color vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.

Shift: D Shift, Wednesday 12AM - 6AM, Thurs-Sat 6PM-6AM

High school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience, Strong mechanical skills, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Ability to stand for the duration of a shift, Color vision proficiency