Molder Packer- Auto - 2nd Shift, 3PM-11PM, Mon-Fri

Avery Dennison•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fastener Solutions business unit of Avery Dennison is a worldwide manufacturer of plastic fastening systems used in the automotive, apparel, retail, industrial and packaging industries. Our three-shift injection molding and extrusion operation is located in Fitchburg, MA. The Fastener Solutions business unit is ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified. Molder/Packer ensures proper labeling, packaging and quality of product. Checks product and packaging quality on a regular basis, informs the supervisor of problems or trends. Packages product as it comes from injection/extrusion machines and systems. Cleans and maintains the work area. Grinds as needed during the shift. Add water to specific plastic bags and properly heat seal. Other related duties as assigned, for example may perform rework tasks. Your work hours will be from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; occasional overtime as needed. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Those currently in the same department (Coating, Finishing, Shipping, etc.) at the hiring location will receive first consideration. They will be reviewed in accordance with the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and evaluated via our shift alignment process. Eligible and qualified applicants outside of the department will be given consideration and invited to interview for the position if there are no selected candidates via the shift alignment process. Further details regarding the job bid policy can be found in ad.a. Please discuss this opportunity with your manager prior to completing an application. Our typical recruiting process takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the current hiring volume and number of applicants. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED); or one to three month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate molding/extrusion machines for maximum production and quality.
Unjams and resets secondary equipment as necessary, following proper safety procedures.
Makes boxes for outgoing products.
Visually inspect products.
Informs Team Leader or Process Technician of recurring problems with equipment.
Ensure good housekeeping to include grinding excess material, sweeping floor and organizing packaging material needed at the workstation.
Verifies counts, weights, and quality of product being packed.
Adds water as required to ensure proper packaging of certain products.
Heat seals as needed.
Segregates bad products and informs Team Leader/Process Technician of any quality trends or concerns.
Keeps track of machine problems in the paperwork/forms provided.
Follows established work instructions, policies and procedures.
Covers breaks as needed throughout the shift.
Support safety efforts on the shift.
Support housekeeping for the Production floor as required.