Quality Assurance Technician (2nd shift)

Company Description

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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician follows prescribed procedures and performs a variety of tasks in the Quality area. You will be working on 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm).

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating, or being willing to learn to operate, the roll editor for working through the quality issues and detecting insect rolls.
• Supporting PC4 wrinkle process review.
• Performing QC testing and cutting PG templates.
• Performing and managing yellow tag list for PE-owned items / Finishing out of flow.
• Ability to operate the rewinders, J line tester, slip force testing and nip checks.
• Learning to operate lift equipment.
• Supporting Finishing cleaning PM process, as needed.
• Performing Quality / process watches to support losses / claims issues.
• Using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), in addition to plant systems.
• Assisting with Coating PM process - Quality-related items during Monday PMs.
• Performing special testing (ROQ testing, Parotester testing, release testing, Oxford and Asoma testing, GPC testing, etc.).
• Supporting CAR / CAL process, claim research and weekly CAR status report.
• Maintain lab equipment (troubleshoot problems, calibrations, etc.).
• Assisting during Quality fall downs / events with containment / testing, etc.
• Supporting claim returns process.
• Supporting / executing submission of RMRs for raw material quality issues.
• Supporting processing / monitoring of ECRs in Coating / Finishing. Includes tracking of Quality issues and Finishing recipe development.
• Supporting training activities in response to internal / external Quality issues.
• Attending all required safety training.
• Participating in or leading lab safety initiatives.
• Perform Quality / process audits in Coating / Finishing.
• Supporting execution and continuous improvement activities on ISO9000 and training projects.
• Supporting statistical analysis projects on testing variation / product variation. This may include special lab testing experiments.
• Performing other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Safety:

• Practice all health and safety procedures, policies and practices.
• Practice excellent housekeeping. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Attend all required safety training.
• Participate in or lead lab safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Must have schedule flexibility for occasionally staying over or coming in early
• Superior oral and written communications skills
• Actively seeks knowledge, skills and experience in order to grow and develop
• Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems and take appropriate actions
• Achieves goals with minimal direction
• Demonstrated decision and problem-solving experience
• Strong communication skills inside and outside of Quality
• Flexible and ready to accept and respond to multi-task assignments
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office preferred
• Previous Quality or Research and Development lab experience preferred

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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