Industrial Maintenance Technician

Avery Dennison · Greenfield, IN

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Avery Dennison (packaging) in Greenfield, IN.

They ask for: 5+ years
Tools it names: PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 68 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 52%
Team leadership 48%
Welding 39%
Root cause 22%
Robotics 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Avery Dennison in Greenfield

2 other open roles at this site.

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift, 10pm - 6am · Reliability · Technician
Process Engineer · Process

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Key Responsibilities

◆Expert Troubleshooting: Locate and diagnose mechanical and electrical failures using meters, detailed prints, and schematics.
◆Electrical Mastery: Repair and maintain high-voltage systems ( 480V ), motors, switches, and automated controls.
◆PLC Diagnostic: Use PLC experience to identify issues and restore production (programming not required; ladder logic knowledge is a plus).
◆Preventative Maintenance: Execute planned and predictive maintenance on conveyor systems, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
◆Safe Operations: Perform complex wiring and repairs in compliance with Arc Flash safety standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
◆Collaboration: Partner with engineers and production teams to suggest improvements and reduce downtime.

Experience

✓3–5 years industrial maintenance experience with strong electrical troubleshooting
✓Manufacturing environment preferred

PLC Experience

✓Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
✓PLC programming is NOT required

Education

✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
✓Technical training in electrical or industrial maintenance preferred

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Maintenance Technician

Electrical & Mechanical | Manufacturing | 12- Hour Night Shift, 6 PM - 6AM (Schedule 2-2-3)

Avery Dennison is seeking a hands-on electrical maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair 480V electrical systems, motors, drives, and PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on electrical troubleshooting and repair. Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys diving into the "why" behind a machine failure? As a Maintenance Technician, you are the heartbeat of our facility. We are looking for a technician who doesn’t just replace parts but uses deep diagnostic skills to ensure long-term reliability.