Finishing Operator, 3rd Shift

Avery Dennison•Painesville, OH

16h

About The Position

The Finishing Operator is responsible for functional finishing assets, including S3, S4, rewinder, sheeter, and lever. The role includes leading machine setups and changeovers, troubleshooting, coordinating preventative maintenance, and making decisions about machine adjustments. The schedule is 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $25.09 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The operator loads raw materials and unloads finished products, controls machine cycles and adjustments to maintain product quality, performs routine product testing, maintains equipment and housekeeping standards, and keeps production records. The role follows production schedules, operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality specifications, while contributing to team goals and continuous improvement. Short-notice overtime may be required to meet business demand on the metalizer asset. The operator must be able to obtain and maintain lift truck certification and lift up to 50 pounds. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a post-offer background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
Able to follow written and oral instructions.
Treat safety as a core value, serve as a role model, and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Strong service and quality focus, with the ability to address problems, investigate root causes, and communicate or educate the team in a timely manner.
Ability to contribute actively in a team-based environment and encourage open communication and positive interactions with peers and management.
Proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn, share knowledge, cross-train, and maintain acquired skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and dependability in support of production and customer focus.
Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
Proficiency with computer applications, especially MFG Pro transactional skills.
Able to obtain a Lift Truck Operator’s license and become lift truck certified.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.
3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a similar production environment.
Strong shipping and receiving system usage and understanding.
Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Project management and time management skills.
Track record of implementing Lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Load raw material into machines and unload finished products.
Determine and control machine cycles, making adjustments as needed to produce and maintain quality products.
Perform routine product tests and checks using standard measuring devices and assess results against applicable standards.
Maintain finishing assets and housekeeping standards while ensuring product quality.
Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
Follow standard operating procedures, specifications, and instructions from higher-level technical personnel.
Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls to ensure adherence to production and process specifications.
Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.
Follow health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies, and practices; work safely with regard to self, coworkers, and manufacturing systems.
Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals, including work across finishing assets.
Participate in the tasks necessary to run the facility, team decision-making, project work, and special requests.
Work overtime, including short-notice overtime, to meet business demand on the metalizer asset.
Obtain and maintain lift truck certification.
Perform other functions as necessary.