Industrial Boiler & Steam Operator (1st Shift)

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: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Overtime: Flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed
Why Join Avery Dennison?
At Avery Dennison, we support our employees from day one with comprehensive benefits and a focus on long-term career growth:

- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage starting on Day 1 of employment
- Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Financial Security: 401(k) eligibility
- Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement programs
- Support Services: Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Health Advocate

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities; Boiler & Steam Operations (Core Focus): Safely operate, monitor, and maintain low-pressure boilers and industrial steam distribution systems. Perform daily water chemical testing, system blowdowns, steam trap maintenance, and valve inspections.; Compressed Air Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and execute preventive maintenance on industrial air compressors, air dryers, filters, and pneumatic piping.; Mechanical Plumbing & Pipefitting: Install, modify, and repair steam piping, condensate return lines, water connections, and compressed air lines (heavy mechanical plumbing emphasis over electrical work).; Preventive Maintenance: Carry out daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual PMs across all boiler, steam loop, and compressed air equipment.; Diagnostics & System Tracing: Read as-built piping schematics, blueprints, and pressure gauges to identify leaks, pressure drops, or equipment issues using standard hand and power tools.; Inventory & Parts Ordering: Maintain inventory and order replacement parts for boilers, pipe fittings, valves, and air compressor systems.; Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local boiler codes, safety regulations, EPA rules, and environmental standards.; HVAC Support (Bonus): Provide basic troubleshooting for commercial HVAC equipment and Metasys building automation systems as needed.

Requirements

Required:; Boiler & Steam Expertise: Proven experience operating and maintaining low-pressure boilers and industrial steam systems.; Compressed Air Equipment: Experience running, troubleshooting, and servicing industrial air compressors and air piping.; Plumbing & Pipefitting Skills: Strong mechanical plumbing capabilities, including soldering, brazing, pipe fitting, and valve rebuilds.; Technical Skills: Ability to read piping schematics, use pressure gauges and diagnostic tools, and troubleshoot mechanical loops.; Preferred / Bonus:; Commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience.; Familiarity with Metasys Building Automation Systems (BAS).; Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions; Physical Demands: Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and climbing ladders or elevated platforms.; Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs solo and up to 100 lbs as a team lift.; Fine Motor Skills: Frequent use of hands for pipe fitting, valve assembly, and fine mechanical adjustments.; Work Environment: Comfortable working around low-pressure steam lines, moving machinery, elevated heights, and in varying thermal and atmospheric conditions (heat, humidity, dust, fumes).