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Industrial Maintenance Technician - Nights

Avery Dennison · Painesville, OH

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Avery Dennison (packaging) in Painesville, OH. As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Painting / coating, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage
Openings
2 with this title at this site

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 48%
  • ✓ PLC 41%
  • Welding 34%
  • ✓ Root cause 22%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 20%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Avery Dennison in Painesville

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Our Performance Tapes facility has immediate openings for an experienced maintenance technician. Avery Dennison offers paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401k with a company match along with comprehensive health insurance. Our pay rates are highly competitive and include a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility. Activities include both planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repair.

Schedule: 12 hour nights (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 schedule.

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Those currently in the same department (Coating, Finishing, Shipping, etc.) at the hiring location will receive first consideration. They will be reviewed in accordance with the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and evaluated via our shift alignment process. Eligible and qualified applicants outside of the department will be given consideration and invited to interview for the position if there are no selected candidates via the shift alignment process. Further details regarding the job bid policy can be found in ad.a . Please discuss this opportunity with your manager prior to completing an application. Our typical recruiting process takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the current hiring volume and number of applicants.

Position activities may include, but are not limited to

  • •Locating and diagnosing failures, replacing defective components, and performing troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
  • •Repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment using testing instruments, hand and power tools and precision-measuring instruments.
  • •Performing a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Using instruments to test circuits and replace or install new power, light, electronic and control circuits.
  • •Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, inspecting circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • •Repairing complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms.
  • •Working from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
  • •Utilize PLC to troubleshoot faults with automated lines to determine cause and corrective measures.
  • •Improvising acceptable fixes to get equipment running promptly.
  • •Assisting engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.
  • •Properly inspecting and maintaining shop equipment, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • •Preparing new machines and production equipment for operation.
  • •Following a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related to repairs and maintenance.
  • •Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies.
  • •Consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.
  • •Performing general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assists other areas as required.
  • •Continuously reviewing current processes and searching out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.
  • •Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals.
  • •Contributing and participating in team decision making. Provide support in project work and other special requests.
  • •Providing support to the production team to produce superior quality materials that meet/exceed client needs. This role supports the needs of manufacturing and facilities to ensure both are in top working order.
  • •Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
  • •High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
  • •3 - 5 years previous experience
  • •Certifications in specialty areas required as applicable. Or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job.
  • •Electrical certification/ training or 3-5 years experience.
  • •PLC certification/training or 3- 5 years experience.
  • •Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.
  • •Good verbal and written communication.
  • •Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participating work system.
  • •Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
  • •Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.
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Preferred

  • +AutoCad proficiency
  • +Associate Degree or better in Manufacturing or Electrical disciplines.
  • +Proficiency in using PLCs to troubleshoot and diagnose to root cause.

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