Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

As a Coating Operator you will be assigned to work on a coating line and may work in one or more work stations including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab. You may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. You will be responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, making decisions on machine adjustments.  You will work night shift 7pm-7am.

In this important role you will also be responsible for: 

• Load raw material into machine and unload finished product. 
• Determine and control the machine cycle varying and modifying as necessary. 
• Perform tests and check product routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not readily measurable standards. 
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity. 
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. 
• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance. 
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. 
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Teamwork: Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contribute and participate in team decision making. Provide support in project work and other special requests. 
• Perform all other functions as necessary.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED 
• Must regard safety as a core value; must be willing and able to work safely; must always wear PPE.
• Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.
• Able to work both individually and in a team-based environment.
• Able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime (including weekends).
• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and judgment skills
• Demonstrate record of embracing and contributing to daily ELS processes and tools - MDI, standard work, 5S, etc.

• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated reliability.
• Proficiency  with computer applications, especially strong ERP system transactional skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in skilled labor position with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Past Coating Department experience

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.