Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Tech

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Technician for our clean, climate-controlled Greenfield, Indiana facility. This night-shift role drives equipment reliability, leads complex mechanical rebuilds, and mentors technicians in precision maintenance.

Required are 8+ years in mechanical drive trains and machine repair or 4+ years with an industrial maintenance/Millwright credential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of verifiable work experience in mechanical drive trains and machine repair, or 4+ years with an Associate/Journeyman/Millwright cert.
• Strong knowledge of bearing preloads, gear sets, and AC/DC drives.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of troubleshooting complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Precision mechanical work including alignments, belt tensioning, and assembly of gear reducers and bearings.
• Establish and follow preventive maintenance routes to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical drive system failures across process and manufacturing equipment.
• Mentor shift technicians through hands-on training and guidance.
• Create and update SOPs, maintenance docs, and red-line schematics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Root-cause investigation

Attention to detail

Safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Journeyman certification

Millwright certification

Tools

CMMS

Google Workspace

Job description

Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Tech

• 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 .

Schedule: Night Shift | Sunday - Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Compensation:$29.87 - $41.81 per hour, +f $2.00/hr shift differential

The hiring wage range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual wage rates will vary within the range, and in some circumstances 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, andlocation, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessarytravel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Are you an experienced millwright or precision mechanical specialist tired of constant travel, seasonal layoffs, and working out in the elements? Avery Dennison is looking for a Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Technician to act as a primary technical resource at our clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Greenfield.

In this high-impact role, you won't just be handling basic maintenance routines—you will drive equipment reliability, lead complex mechanical rebuilds, troubleshoot drive systems, and mentor shift technicians in precision maintenance.

Why Choose Avery Dennison?

Local Stability: Get high-end Millwright pay close to home in a continuous manufacturing environment with steady hours - no constant travel or seasonal contracting shutdowns.

Comprehensive Benefits (Day 1): Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day of employment.

Long-Term Support: 401(k) eligibility, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an on-site gym.

Key Responsibilities

Precision Mechanical Work: Execute shaft-to-shaft alignments, timing and V-belt tensioning, and the teardown, rework, and assembly of complex gear reducers, bearings, and fasteners.

Equipment Reliability: Establish mechanical inspection and preventive maintenance routes to maximize plant uptime.

Diagnostic & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair major and minor mechanical drive system failures across process, utility, and manufacturing equipment.

Technical Mentorship: Act as a technical leader on shift, transferring knowledge to develop shift maintenance technicians through hands-on training and guidance.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Create and update technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Single Page Lessons, and red-line schematics.

Qualifications & What You Bring

Experience & Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of verifiable work experience in mechanical drive trains and machine repair; OR an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Journeyman certification, or Millwright certification with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of bearing preloads, gear sets, and AC/DC drives.

Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, root‑cause investigation mindset, high attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Preferred: Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and computer maintenance management systems or Google Workspace tools.

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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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