Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

You will perform standard and moderately complex set-ups and operations for custom and standard supply products on a flexographic press requiring shade, tone and hue variations, print registration and multiple die cutting stations. You will interpret order specifications and perform standard and moderate set-ups, operations, general and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and safety related housekeeping as related to the flexographic press. Has an understanding of turret and fanfold operations and can perform standard set-ups and production of this equipment. You will work alone or with team members depending on the task. This position may be required to rotate.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

Print Op I & Print Op II Level:

• Assist and learn printing techniques and operations.
• Operate machine under supervision or guidance of Print Op III.
• Sort, label, and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices
• Inspect general appearance of finished product
• Keep area supplied with necessary materials
• Prepare support for machine operators (mount plates tools or print,support staging of setup, clean up ink stations)
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations
• Track multiple orders being packed at one time.
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity
• Maintain a clean, safe work area
• Perform 5S duties and audits
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed
• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Mach Op III Level:

• Apply skills and proficiencies in performing standard and moderately complex setups; interpretation of custom and standard specifications and special instructions, printing cylinder preparation and installation, mounting plates/tooling, inking fountain and rollers, loading supply rolls, splicing webs, setting impressions, mixing and matching ink (including UV top coats) and processing set-ups which includes proper web tension, registration and print quality. Approve own set-up.
• Perform standard turret and fanfolder set-ups and changeovers individually or as a member of a team. Make required adjustments to ensure correctness of set-up, adjust knives, change slit widths, maintain web marking system, control tension ensuring adherence to specifications and set roll counter. Approve own set-up.
• Operate assigned press through production run performing adjustments to maintain print registration, ink color, ink levels, viscosity and color consistency. Operate and maintain all related press equipment (i.e. turret, fanfolder, Martin splicer, automation, auto registration).
• Apply knowledge and skills in performing preventative/general maintenance (cleaning and lubrication), troubleshooting and corrective action on standard to moderately complex on-press problems.
• Order and verify materials per order
• Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.
• Inspect general appearance of finished product
• Label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices
• Keep area supplied with necessary materials
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity
• Maintain a clean, safe work area
• Perform 5S duties and audits
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations
• Follow all appropriate procedures to the accumulation, labeling, solid waste compacting, on-site transportation, storage and inspection of materials designated as hazardous waste per Environmental Control Instructions
• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

What we will be looking for in you:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

• You will regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.

• You will need to have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner.

• You must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• You will be required to show proficiency with computer applications.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

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.

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