Maintenance Technician 1st Shift, 7AM-330PM

The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 - $28.00 / hour.
The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the some circumstances this may be above or below the range (based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position). That may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable laws.

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of activities related to the service repair and preventive maintenance of machines equipment and facility structures. This role supports safe efficient and reliable manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and operating at optimal performance. This role is critical to ensuring uptime by bridging the gap between mechanical hardware pneumatic power and electronic control this role you will work 1st Shift 7AM-3:30PM.

Essential Job Duties Include:

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner ensuring the health and safety of self co-workers and manufacturing systems.
• Consistently follow department and company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and support general housekeeping efforts.
• Actively participate in safety quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support team members and assist other departments as required.
• Contribute to team decision-making projects and special (SOPs) and adhere to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Review current processes and identify opportunities to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Help reduce waste rework and nonvalue-added activities.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety & Culture: Perform all tasks with a safety-first mindset adhering to OSHA standards LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and internal SOPs.
• Systems Integration: Diagnose and repair systems where mechanical pneumatic and electronic components interface (e.g. PLC-controlled actuators or servo-driven conveyors).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and suggest technical upgrades to reduce waste rework and non-value-added activities.
• Operational Support: Support team decision-making and provide technical mentorship to equipment operators to improve machine longevity.

Technical Breakdown: Requirements & Duties

• Discipline
• Overview of Requirements
• Mechanical

Proficiency in disassembling repairing and aligning high-speed rotating equipment gearboxes drive trains and conveyors. Ability to use precision-measuring tools (calipers micrometers) to meet tight tolerances.

Pneumatical

Expert knowledge of compressed air systems including valves solenoids cylinders and FRL (Filter-Regulator-Lubricator) units. Must be able to trace pneumatic circuits and troubleshoot pressure drops or leakages.

Electronic

Ability to troubleshoot control circuits sensors (inductive capacitive photo-eye) and VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives). Basic understanding of PLC logic to diagnose whether a fault is hardware or software-based.

Set-Up Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

• Diagnose equipment failures using a root-cause analysis approach to prevent recurring issues.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using multi-meters schematics (electrical and pneumatic) and technical manuals.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Commission and calibrate new machinery ensuring sensors and actuators are integrated correctly with the plants control systems.

Repair & Mechanical Maintenance

Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including:

• Pneumatic tools
• Motors
• Conveyors
• Production machinery
• Use hand tools power tools testing instruments and precision-measuring equipment.
• Disassemble equipment to repair or replace worn or broken components.
• Adjust and align mechanical parts as needed.
• Clean lubricate and inspect equipment and components.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure proper functionality.

Record Keeping Inventory & Housekeeping

• Order and requisition replacement parts tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs.
• Prepare reports related to breakdowns downtime and part availability.
• Track shift metrics to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe maintenance shop and production floor.
• Identify label and stage parts for maintenance activities.
• Perform limited electrical repairs as required (within scope and qualification).

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and manuals.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time