Finishing Assistant

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined with a strong eye for detail? As a Finishing Operator, you will take ownership of advanced converting/finishing equipment to manufacture high-quality materials to exact customer specifications.

Shift: 3:45pm - 12am, M-F

Starting Hiring Rate: $19.76/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You Will Do:

• Machine Operation & Setup: Assist with routine equipment set-up, precision changeovers, and run orders according to product specifications.

• Continuous Improvement & 5S: Participate in root-cause problem solving and maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment (5S).

• Quality Inspection: Closely monitor close tolerances, inspect product appearance, and catch defects early.

• Safety First: Actively maintain a safe, clean work area, consistently adhering to all plant safety standards.

• Data Tracking: Accurately record production runs, downtime causes, and performance metrics in MFG Pro.

• Team Collaboration: Communicate shift handoffs clearly and support team goals.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma/GED or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing/machine operation experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and comfort learning computer applications (MFG Pro).

• Commitment to workplace safety, continuous learning, and cross-training.

• Dependability, schedule flexibility, and ability to work overtime as needed.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for shift duration.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

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