Embelex Machine Operator 2nd Shift, 3:30pm 12:00am

Job description

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company.

We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.

We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience.

Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries.

Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.

Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

You would be responsible for unloading, cleaning, and loading transfer molds using breaking tooling and various hand tools; also for set-up and operations of print band slitter, as well as painting and wiping bands for readability.
+ Interpret order specifications, set-ups and/or special instructions and band specification sheets.
+ Responsible for the proper care and general maintenance of all molds, tools, gauges and fixtures used.

Responsible for routine equipment/fixture inspection.

Report repair/replacement needs to supervisor.
+ Operate automatic mold breaker to open and close transfer molds.

Perform loading/unloading transfer mold process which includes; using correct blades for molds, removing molded band shots, cleaning excess material from blades, screws and mold, loosening molded shots on blades, trimming excess flash and placing in water bath to cool.
+ Operate and adjust automatic Mold Sprayer.

Adjust and make up mold release for sprayer.

Clean molds using brushes and air hoses.
+ Set-up, operate and check thread tension on winding machine to wind proper web for molding, per specification.

Set-up includes ensuring automatic spray fixture is properly aligned for complete coverage of blades and spray tank contains solution.

Ensure detent is engaged properly and appropriate cord is being used per guidelines.
+ Set-up and install tooling on slitting machine to slit bands per specifications.

Prepare and adjust slitting head using micrometers, verniers, shims, spacers and optical viewer; Adjust slitting machine per specifications and guidelines.
+ Perform slitting, making critical minute adjustments as required to produce quality bands within specification.
+ Set-up paint conveyor line, which includes the assembly of paint guns, paint preparation and routine cleaning and maintenance; Operation includes washing bands before painting, correct placement of bands on conveyor line, and performing quality inspections to ensure proper paint coverage; Run hot stamp machines and place bands in racks for drying; Segregate bands into storage bins by pattern and style.
+ Proper use and disposal of various cleaning solvents; keeping accurate and detailed chemical usage records essential.
+ Record and report all finished production and other department required reporting.
+ Train, assist, and support other team members in problem solving, and meeting department goals; continuously review current processes and search out methods to improve product/process quality, reduce waste rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.
+ Participate in department ELS training, Kaizen, and 5S for process improvement; assist in other areas as required.
+ Based on business need, assist/support in other job functions within the process or other company processes within scope and ability.
+ Be cognizant of all safety guidelines, and adhere to established PPE.


Qualifications


+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.

+ 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications, guidelines and instructions.

+ Possess good communication skills and work as a member of a team.

+ Successfully complete and pass the Hazardous Material Information Systems (HMIS) training.

+ Learn how to use various measuring devices.

+ Able to continuously stand, reach, pull and push.

+ Good vision is important.

+ Tolerate contact with various solvents and related fumes.

+ Regularly lift 50 lbs.

and slide molds on conveyor line weighing up to 120 lbs.

+ Safety conscious.


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.

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application.

Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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

Required Skill Profession

Other General