Toolroom Technician - 1st Shift - Fitchburg, MA

Job Description

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Full-time
Company Description
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.

Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive adhesives and materials, labels, tags, retail systems and specialty chemicals. The Fastener Solutions Division of Avery Dennison is a worldwide manufacturer of plastic fastening systems used in the automotive, apparel, retail, industrial and packaging industries. Our three-shift injection molding and extrusion operation is located in Fitchburg, MA. The Fastener Solutions Division is ISO/TS 16949 certified.

The Toolroom Technician performs production tooling processes in support of supplies production manufacturing. Tooling processes include; cataloging, organizing and performing general maintenance of the punch, die and rotary tooling on all production machinery/equipment. Maintains ancillary equipment, performs knife sharpening, set-up and building, and expediting tooling repair. In the is role, you will work 1st Shift, 7AM - 3:00PM.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Follow mold and tooling maintenance work instructions to ensure the controlled process of preparing molds and dies for use in the injection molding production environment.
Conduct regular repairs and maintenance as needed and perform preventive maintenance on the injection molds
Disassemble, clean and reassemble complex injection molds.
Convert and change over mold components to support production.
Perform tasks related to mold and die maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain all mold and tooling preparation paperwork in accordance with quality standards as outlined in Tool Room work instructions.
Conduct mold troubleshooting as needed. Observe tool condition while cleaning and converting. Document and report findings to Tooling Engineer.
Have the ability to set up and operate mills, electric discharge machine [EDM} equipment, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and use any hand held power tools needed to perform maintenance and repairs on mold, die, and fixture tooling used in the production environment.
Have the ability to follow direction from plant management and the engineering department as well as supervisors.
Possess basic blueprint reading skills.
Perform math calculations and read measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other instruments used in performing tool room tasks.
Familiar with hot runner manifolds, electrical testing; capable to tear down and completely rewire heaters and thermocouples wiring mold plugs.
Report accidents or mistakes when they happen immediately no matter how small the problem.
Based on business need, assists/supports in other job functions…