Lead Machine Operator
AveryDennison
Posted: March 9, 2026
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We are seeking a Lead Machine Operator to join our team in New Century, Kansas, USA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating machine equipment and ensuring efficient production processes.
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About Avery Dennison
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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Shift  2nd shift, 6PM-2:20PM, Thurs-Sun.
Are you a mechanically inclined leader who takes pride in precision? Avery Dennison is looking for a Lead Machine Operator to join our Service Bureau team. In this role, you aren’t just running equipment; you are the "Technical Pilot" of your station, ensuring high-quality production while providing guidance to the team in the absence of a supervisor.
Your Impact
• Drive Results: Operate specialized Service Bureau equipment with a "zero-defect" mindset to meet demanding production schedules.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for the team, troubleshooting machine malfunctions and ensuring SOP adherence.
• Inventory Ownership: Manage raw materials and inventory levels using ERP systems to log time and materials accurately.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Customer Service and Management to handle emergency order changes and data discrepancies.
What You’ll Need
• High School Diploma/GED or 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory Skills: Lead a team of 5+ employees
• Mechanical Aptitude: A curiosity for how machines work and a drive to find root-cause solutions.
• Physical Agility: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift between 25–50 lbs.
• Adaptability: Comfortable pivoting between tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability: A track record of dependable attendance and punctuality.
Starting Pay: $23.9 - $31.88/hr 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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