Quality Technician - Day Shift

Avery Dennison•Painesville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring product excellence. This is a high-impact, independent position where your technical expertise and decision-making drive real results. You’ll navigate digital systems, manage critical product dispositions, and collaborate across teams to resolve challenges in real-time. If you’re looking for a role that values your initiative, supports your professional growth, and makes a tangible impact on our operations, we invite you to join our team. The role is from 7am-3pm, M-F.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, OR 1+ year of dedicated manufacturing experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently.
Computer proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing, and internal databases like MFG-Pro, QIS, AODocs, and MARS).
Previous experience in coating, finishing, or a lab environment.

Nice To Haves

4-year undergraduate degree.
Experience with team-based continuous improvement projects.
Understanding of pressure-sensitive products and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Support daily lab functions, manage lab inventory, and facilitate equipment maintenance and calibration.
Perform testing and inspections across production stages (including product age and retesting) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Provide guidance to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot quality issues, and assist in root-cause problem solving.
Maintain accurate records, manage retained samples, and enter data into our core systems (QIS, MFGPro, Google Sheets, AODocs, and MARS).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., ELS events) and support quality-related training for manufacturing personnel.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and operating standards to minimize downtime and scrap.
Manage incoming and outgoing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and resolve documentation gaps with suppliers and internal testing.
Prepare and distribute test reports, respond to customer inquiries, and act as a key QA contact during audits.
Attend tier meetings to communicate testing status and shipment risks.
Consistently practice all health and safety policies.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Participate in required safety training and lead lab-specific safety initiatives.