Avery Dennison Jobs

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Our Mt. Prospect  facility has an immediate opening for an experienced maintenance technician. Avery Dennison offers competitive pay,  paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401k with a company match along with comprehensive health insurance.  

As a Maintenance technician, you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the equipment and facility. Activities include both planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repair. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position but may require periodic overtime, weekend, and call in hours.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Locating and diagnosing failures, replacing defective components and performing basic troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals and verbal and/or written instructions.

• Repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pneumatic tools, motors, production machines and equipment using testing instruments, hand and power tools and precision-measuring instruments.

• Performing a wide variety of functions, such as: installation, maintenance and repair of equipment for distributing and utilizing electrical energy. Using instruments to test circuits and replacing or installing new power, light, electronic and control circuits.

• Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, inspecting circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding. Testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

• Repairing complex electrical equipment, including: motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms.

• Working from schematics, drawings, layouts and other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

• Improvising acceptable fixes to get equipment running promptly.

• Assisting engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.

• Properly inspecting and maintaining shop equipment, in accordance with OSHA regulations.

• Preparing new machines and production equipment for operation.

• Following a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related to repairs and maintenance.

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized shop and production floor.

• Consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers and manufacturing systems.

• Performing general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assisting other areas, as required.

• Continuously reviewing current processes and searching out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework and unnecessary work that doesn't add value to the process.

• Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals.

• Contributing and participating in team decision making. Providing support in project work and other special requests.

• Providing support to the production team to produce superior quality materials that meet/exceed client needs. This role supports the needs of manufacturing and facilities to ensure both are in top working order.

• Facilities maintenance

• Repairing, assisting in repairing and overseeing contracted personnel on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 3+ years previous experience required.

• Certifications in specialty areas required, as applicable (or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job).

• PLC, I/O module, and HMI troubleshooting experience are beneficial. 

• Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.

• Good verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participative work system.

• Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.

• Must be motivated toward productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please email: na.ta.operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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