Industrial Maintenance Technician - Nights

Avery Dennison•Painesville, OH

About The Position

Avery Dennison’s Performance Tapes facility is hiring an experienced maintenance technician to repair and maintain equipment and facilities. The role includes planned and predictive maintenance, breakdown repair, and support for manufacturing and facilities operations. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, with a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. The technician diagnoses equipment and electrical-system faults, repairs machinery and electrical equipment, troubleshoots automated production lines using PLCs, and prepares new machines for operation. The role also follows preventive maintenance schedules, maintains a safe and orderly work area, supports production and engineering teams, and contributes to quality, safety, and process-improvement efforts. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
3–5 years of previous experience.
Electrical certification or training, or 3–5 years of experience in electrical work.
PLC certification or training, or 3–5 years of experience with PLCs.
Certifications in specialty areas as applicable; acquire any licenses necessary to perform the job within the specified timing.
Interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical and technical aptitude, and logical problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner.
Motivation toward productivity improvements, safety, and quality awareness.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD proficiency.
Associate degree or higher in manufacturing or electrical disciplines.
Proficiency in using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to root cause.

Responsibilities

Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and troubleshoot equipment using drawings, manuals, specifications, and instructions.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair equipment used to generate, distribute, and utilize electrical energy.
Test circuits and install or replace power, lighting, electronic, and control circuits.
Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and inspect wiring and circuits for shielding and grounding; test equipment for safety and efficiency.
Repair complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems, and alarms.
Use schematics, drawings, layouts, and specifications to locate and diagnose electrical-system problems.
Use PLCs to troubleshoot automated-line faults and determine causes and corrective measures.
Develop acceptable interim fixes to return equipment to operation promptly.
Assist engineers with diagnosing problems and recommending corrective actions.
Inspect and maintain shop equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Prepare new machines and production equipment for operation.
Follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime related to repairs and maintenance.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow safety policies and practices.
Perform housekeeping and waste-removal tasks within the department and assist other areas as needed.
Review processes and identify improvements that can improve quality and reduce waste, rework, and non-value-added work.
Support team members in meeting department and site goals, participate in team decisions, and assist with project work and special requests.
Support production in producing materials that meet or exceed client needs.
Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.