Production Tooling Specialist - 3rd Shift

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.

Are you looking for a direct hire opportunity with great benefits and a chance to grow your career in manufacturing? Avery Dennison in Miamisburg, Ohio is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Tooling Specialist to join our team!

At Avery Dennison, our innovative labeling and printing solutions are used by some of the largest organizations in logistics, food, and retail. As a Production Tooling Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our production lines run smoothly, supporting the creation of high-quality labels, tickets, and tags.

Why Join Our Team?

We're committed to your success and offer a supportive work environment with excellent perks:

• Direct Hire Position: Start strong with a permanent role from day one.
• 3rd Shift Premium: Earn an additional $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift hours.
• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Eligible for medical, dental, and other wellness benefits from day one.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Career Growth & Development:
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Scholarship program for employees' children to help with college expenses.

What You'll Do:

As a 3rd Shift Production Tooling Specialist, you'll be responsible for the critical maintenance and preparation of tooling for our production machinery. You'll work closely with teammates, group leaders, managers, and other departments such as Quality and Warehouse.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, inspecting, and preparing punch, die, rotary tooling, and knife units to ensure they are press-ready.
• Troubleshooting and repairing tooling, including replacing gears and bearings on rotary tooling.
• Sharpening tooling and rotary dies using a die sharpening machine.
• Operating vertical milling machinery, drill presses, and surface grinders for tooling maintenance.
• Building knife units and assisting with complex slitter changeovers.
• Performing set-ups on production machines related to punch and die units, rotary tooling, and knife units based on prints and instructions.
• Inspecting incoming tooling for adherence to specifications and expediting corrective action with vendors when necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs, inventory, and usage through handwritten documentation and software.
• Ordering and expediting parts as needed.
• Collaborating with vendors, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering to determine production methods for special items.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience operating vertical milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, following instructions, and using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Strong math skills (decimals, percentages) and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.

Important Note:

• Avery Dennison places the highest value on the health and safety of our employees.  We have an obligation to ensure that employee job assignments are not likely to result in injury or illness. Pre-existing medical conditions and the use of certain medications may increase the risk of injury while performing tasks at work. For this reason, we require all new hires to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire
• Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role with Avery Dennison, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.
• Privacy:  The information disclosed in this questionnaire is only available to our team of Licensed Occupational Health Nurses. You may be contacted by one of the nurses to review information or to answer additional questions. Nurses may also elect to consult with a physician about specific concerns before approving the physical.  All costs are covered by Avery Dennison. 
• Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination. This includes both false information, and information that is not disclosed.  
• Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.

Essential physical requirements for work: 

• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time
• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds for up to 50% of your shift.
• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperature and humidity.

Apply Today!

If you think this could be the right job, at the right time with the right benefits, apply today! 

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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