Quality Technician - 2nd Shift - 3:50 pm to 2 am Monday - Thursday - Avery Dennison

Why Join  Avery Dennison Smartrac?  

• Career progression based on YOUR performance- no waiting until someone retires to advance
• Awesome benefit package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and 401K
• Great working condition – Temperature and humidity controlled, clean room environment with no need for noise protection. We even have Satellite Radio on our production floor.
• Monthly Bonuses…did I say bonuses…YEAH. We win, YOU win!!!
• We even celebrate our success with events like…cookouts, ice cream socials, BBQ parties, pizza, custom t-shirts, and the list goes on!

What you need for success?

• Coachable – We need to teach you, which means you must be open to that
• Positive Attitude – We want you to enjoy working here, positivity breeds positivity
• Aptitude – We will teach you, but you must be able to retain the knowledge

Work Environment

• Supportive Avery Dennison Smartrac Team
• Working overtime based on business needs is required
• Moderate noise level

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and hardworking Quality Technician with a strong eye for detail. You will be responsible for performing standardized quality control checks on our new processes and products to ensure they meet the required legal and company standards for safety and quality. You may also be required to maintain calibrated test equipment, prepare test data, and identify areas for quality control improvement.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Material coordinator for NPD/NPI/Production support
• Functional backup (deputy) for the site Quality Manager
• Support role in Continuous Improvement programs (5S, Kaizen, Lean, etc.)
• Receiving inspection and Nonconforming Material processing
• Customer support and technical product evaluation
• Customer returns handling (failure analysis, reporting, corrective action documentation)
• Customer-specific quality documentation (e.g. COC/COA, Oracle reports)
• Supply Chain quality & continuous improvement (Supplier Corrective Action Requests)
• Technical troubleshooting for quality issues (product testing, measurement, etc.)
• Product reliability testing
• Assist with NPD testing as needed
• Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Ensure that standards and safety regulations are observed
• Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with superiors
• Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports
• Make recommendations for improvement
• Create training materials and operating manuals
• Harmonized common process recipes, quality control plans (QCP), ongoing reliability testing (ORT) and safe launch activities for all new products introduction towards flawless execution

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing setting (Associates Degree or better is preferred)
• Good math and communication skills 
• Proficient with standard office software (email, MS Excel, Google Docs/Sheets)
• Flexibility to manage changing activities/projects
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Excellent attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift

Additional information We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• International environment 
• A growing team with good spirits!
• Competitive total rewards
• A place where you can develop and grow within the company

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to

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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