Reclaim & Screen Preparation Operator

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. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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Join Avery Dennison, where creativity, innovation, and sustainability converge

We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges

Learn more at https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

Job Description

As a Reclaim & Screen Preparation Operator, you are a crucial and versatile link in our production process. You ensure that used printing screens are cleaned safely and thoroughly, and that new mesh is professionally stretched onto the frames. Because you work with chemical cleaning agents, stretching equipment, and industrial washers, safety, precision, and quality awareness are your top priorities.

Additionally, you are a hands-on team player with a flexible mindset: when needed, you willingly step in to assist other departments across the company to help achieve the best overall results.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning & Stripping (Reclaim): Remove ink residue, emulsion layers, and adhesives from used screen frames using chemical cleaning agents and high-pressure washers.

• Screen Stretching: Remove old mesh, prep/sand frames, and professionally stretch new screen mesh onto frames to the required tension levels.

• Process Control & Maintenance: Operate and maintain washing stations, tension meters, and chemical degreasers.

• Quality Control: Inspect cleaned and newly stretched screens for correct mesh tension, damage, and complete removal of grease or ghost images.

• Chemical Handling & Safety: Safely handle, dose, and store chemicals and frame adhesives in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.

• All-Round Duties & General Support:

  • Support colleagues in other departments during peak periods or absences (e.g., preparation, finishing, ink mixing, or warehouse work).
  • Actively contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment throughout the entire facility.

Qualifications* Education & Experience: Vocational/technical background (e.g., technical diploma or relevant experience in screen printing/manufacturing).

• Skills: Prior experience with screen stretching or working in a screen printing facility is a strong plus.
• Mindset: Flexible and all-round; you enjoy varied daily tasks and are eager to assist wherever needed within the company.
• Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to safety protocols and consistent use of required PPE when handling chemicals.
• Physical Fitness: Physically fit with a hands-on attitude (role involves lifting, standing, and handling machinery).

Additional Information

Additional information

We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com