Avery Dennison
Manufacturing
Operator
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“Operator at Avery Dennison. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Manage operational processes. Coordinate cross-functionally”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in an operational role, Experience with process management, Experience with cross-functional coordination, Experience with vendor management, Experience with stakeholder management, Experience with operational metrics, Experience with resource planning, Experience with continuous improvement
What You'll Do.
Manage operational processes
Coordinate cross-functionally
Track operational metrics
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Purpose As an Assistant Printer & Ink Mixer, you are an essential link in the screen printing production process. You support the lead printer in preparing and executing printing jobs. Additionally, you are responsible for accurately mixing and preparing the inks for production. Thanks to your precision and preparation, the production process can run smoothly and without delays. Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Ink Mixing & Color Management * Independently mix inks (water-based, plastisol, or solvent) based on Pantone (PMS) color codes, specific formulas, or customer requirements. * Check the viscosity (thickness) and overall quality of the ink prior to starting the print run. * Accurately maintain ink stock levels and proactively report when raw materials need to be reordered. * Archive and document customer-specific ink formulas for future orders. 2. Print Process Preparation * Set up and prepare screen printing machinery (carousel, flatbed, or rotary presses) for operation. * Inspect, degrease, and clean screen frames, ensuring they are free of imperfections. * Mount and adjust screens, squeegees, and floodbars in the machine. * Stage and organize the materials to be printed (textiles, paper, plastics, etc.) at the designated workstation. 3. Production Assistance * Assist with loading and feeding materials into the printing press. * Continuously monitor print quality during production (checking for sharpness, color opacity, and potential defects). * Unload printed products and properly guide them through the conveyor dryer/curing oven. * Promptly report any print deviations or machine malfunctions to the lead printer. 4. Cleaning & Maintenance * Thoroughly clean screens, squeegees, and ink wells upon completion of a production order. * Maintain a clean and organized ink-mixing kitchen and workspace in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. * Responsibly dispose of chemical waste (such as leftover ink and cleaning agents) according to
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