Quality Technician - Day Shift - Painesville, OH

VetJobs; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Painesville, Ohio is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product excellence. You will run lab operations, manage documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. This is an on-site role with standard daytime hours (7am-3pm, M-F).

A high school diploma plus 3+ years in manufacturing is required; a 4-year degree is preferred. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience using

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency with internal databases like MFG-Pro, QIS, AODocs, and MARS.

Responsibilities

• Quality Lab Operations: support daily lab functions and inventory.
• Product Testing & Analysis: perform testing per ISO 9001 standards.
• Floor Support: counsel manufacturing teams and troubleshoot issues.
• Data & Documentation: maintain records and enter data into core systems.
• Process Improvement: participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: enforce safety and standard operating procedures.
• Supplier Documentation: manage CoAs and resolve gaps with suppliers.
• Customer Support: prepare/test reports and respond to inquiries.
• Risk Coordination: communicate testing status and shipment risks.

Skills

Comms

Decision making

Problem solving

Independent worker

MFG-Pro/QIS

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Tools

MFG-Pro

QIS

AODocs

MARS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Full-time

Company 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.

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
As a Quality Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring product excellence. This is a high-impact, independent position where your technical expertise and decision-making drive real results. You’ll navigate digital systems, manage critical product dispositions, and collaborate across teams to resolve challenges in real-time. If you’re looking for a role that values your initiative, supports your professional growth, and makes a tangible impact on our operations, we invite you to join our team. The role is from 7am-3pm, M-F.

Core Responsibilities

Quality Lab Operations: Support daily lab functions, manage lab inventory, and facilitate equipment maintenance and calibration.

Product Testing & Analysis: Perform testing and inspections across production stages (including product age and retesting) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Floor Support: Provide guidance to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot quality issues, and assist in root-cause problem solving.

Data & Documentation: Maintain accurate records, manage retained samples, and enter data into our core systems (QIS, MFGPro, Google Sheets, AODocs, and MARS).

Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., ELS events) and support quality-related training for manufacturing personnel.

Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to safety protocols and operating standards to minimize downtime and scrap.

Site & Division-Specific Tasks

Depending on site location and workflow, you may also be assigned the following responsibilities:

Supplier Documentation: Manage incoming and outgoing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and resolve documentation gaps with suppliers and internal testing.

Customer Support: Prepare and distribute test reports, respond to customer inquiries, and act as a key QA contact during audits.

Risk Coordination: Attend tier meetings to communicate testing status and shipment risks.

Safety Standards

Consistently practice all health and safety policies.

Maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Participate in required safety training and lead lab-specific safety initiatives.

Auto req ID

480745BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Technician

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Core

High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, OR 1+ year of dedicated manufacturing experience.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently.

Computer proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing, and internal databases like MFG-Pro, QIS, AODocs, and MARS).

Previous experience in coating, finishing, or a lab environment.

Preferred

4-year undergraduate degree.

Experience with team-based continuous improvement projects.

Understanding of pressure-sensitive products and manufacturing processes

City*

Painesville

State*

Ohio

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Avery Dennison