Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

• Compensation: USD 26.7 - USD 28.7 - hourly

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

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

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Conduct product performance testing and characterization as well as possess expertise in a testing area or material component to help establish test methods and provide analysis and direction for project teams. In this role, you will work 2nd Shift, 12pm-8:30pm
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending on specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process in compliance with all applicable test methods (product age testing)
• Conduct maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
• Understand and implement ISO 9001 procedures.

• Conduct developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components.
• Conduct lab testing in support of project management, customer response, and process technology.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory tests and/or research on raw materials and finished products.
• Duties usually consist of making test batches, conducting measurements, and performing quantitative and qualitative analytical tests.
• May participate in the development, maintenance, and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.
• Operate analytical equipment (e.g., Retro reflectometer, release tester, colorimeter, instron, shear tester, viscometer, etc.).
• Special testing and projects as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

• Makes and records observations; performs calculations, analyzes data, and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
• Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions and theories, and communicates the impact of product performance.
• Delivers timely and accurate analytical results for the purposes of supporting production, research projects, testing, troubleshooting, and resolving customer complaints.
• Makes recommendations regarding improvements to test methodology.
• Performs technical and record-keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Entering of data into various spreadsheets and databases (QIS, MFGPro)
• Input/update all systems with details, results, and product specs.
• Update quality systems to show the status of conforming / non-conforming materials.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards to ensure safe work practices, maximize productivity and minimize scrap and machine downtime.
• Recommend, support, and implement improvements to quality initiatives
• Ensure safety and housekeeping efforts are supported

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree or Technician Certification a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 1 - 2 years related experience.
• Proficiency with various types of…