Production Operator - Coating, Nights

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Fairport Harbor, OH is seeking a Machine Operator - Coating to join our production team. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot coating equipment across unwind, die, main console, and quality lab to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED or 3+ years in manufacturing, with mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer proficiency to track production flow and logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and changeover coating equipment, lead setups and cycle adjustments for productivity.
• Ensure quality through routine checks with measuring tools and tolerance assessment.
• Monitor gauges, temperatures and pressures to identify root causes of issues.
• Maintain logs, support team goals, and cross-train on coating assets.
• Follow SOPs and maintain a safety-first mindset for self and team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Basic computer skills

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.

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

Are you a mechanically inclined problem-solver who takes pride in quality and safety? Avery Dennison is hiring a Machine Operator - Coating to join our production team in Fairport Harbor, OH.

In this hands-on role, you will take ownership of setting up, operating, and troubleshooting our coating machinery. You will work across key stations including unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab to keep production running smoothly and safely.

Shift & Pay

• Shift: C12 Shift, 6:55PM - 7AM, 2-2-3 rotation
• Pay Rate: $25.09/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You Will Do

• Operate & Changeover: Lead machine setups, changeovers, and cycle adjustments for optimal productivity.
• Ensure Quality: Perform routine product checks using measuring tools to ensure specs meet accurate tolerances.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot: Keep a close eye on gauges, flow ratios, temperatures, and pressures to identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Collaborate & Record: Maintain logs, support team goals, and cross-train on multiple coating assets.
• Prioritize Safety: Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and champion a safety-first mindset for yourself and your team.

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED OR 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting skills and curiosity for how equipment works.
• Tech Skills: Basic computer proficiency to track production flow and logs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime as needed.

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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