Printing Press Operator - 3rd Shift - 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.

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

Join our team at #AveryDennison as a skilled Flexo Press Operator on our production team, ensuring high-quality output!  You'll be responsible for operating multiple presses, executing precise setups, troubleshooting technical issues, and upholding our rigorous production standards. This role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. If you have a passion for precision and a drive to excel in a fast-paced #manufacturing environment,

Schedule / Shift:  3rd: 10:45 PM-7:00 AM Sun-Thurs

Pay: $22 per hour and above, commensurate with experience with +$2 differiential

Responsibilities:

• Interpret order specifications and special instructions.

• Ensure all production materials are at press prior to set-up.

• Inspect cylinders, plates, and other tooling/parts to ensure quality.

• Perform two-color set-ups on assigned presses, including cylinder preparation, plate mounting, ink fountain and roller adjustments, loading supply rolls, splicing webs, setting impressions, and processing set-ups.

• Operate assigned press through production run, performing adjustments and maintaining ink color.

• Apply knowledge and skills in performing preventative/general maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective action.

• Record and report all finished production and complete related documentation.

• Train, assist, and support other team members in problem-solving and meeting department goals.

• Continuously review current processes and identify improvement methods.

• Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department.

• Assist/support in other job functions within the process or company as needed.

• Will be required to follow ISO work instructions as well as Operator Process Verification (OPV)

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ years of printing press operation experience. 

• Demonstrated experience operating flexographic machinery.

• Proficiency in basic math calculations.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency using product overlay gauges and reading shop scales.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. by hand or with lift aids, and push, pull, and turn 150 lbs. with lift aids.

• Ability to maneuver up to 1584 lbs. with a hand truck.

• Ability to continuously stand, stoop, and bend.

• Good vision, including color vision.

• Ability to learn and demonstrate basic PC skills for production reporting.

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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