Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Tech

Avery Dennison•Greenfield, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Senior Industrial Millwright / Mechanical Technician for their manufacturing facility in Greenfield. This role offers stability, a climate-controlled environment, and the opportunity to drive equipment reliability, lead complex mechanical rebuilds, troubleshoot drive systems, and mentor other technicians. Unlike traditional millwright roles, this position avoids constant travel and seasonal layoffs.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of verifiable work experience in mechanical drive trains and machine repair; OR an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Journeyman certification, or Millwright certification with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Strong working knowledge of bearing preloads, gear sets, and AC/DC drives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, root-cause investigation mindset, high attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and computer maintenance management systems or Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

Execute shaft-to-shaft alignments, timing and V-belt tensioning, and the teardown, rework, and assembly of complex gear reducers, bearings, and fasteners.
Establish mechanical inspection and preventive maintenance routes to maximize plant uptime.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair major and minor mechanical drive system failures across process, utility, and manufacturing equipment.
Act as a technical leader on shift, transferring knowledge to develop shift maintenance technicians through hands-on training and guidance.
Create and update technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Single Page Lessons, and red-line schematics.