Industrial Boiler & Steam Operator (1st Shift)

About the role

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. We are seeking an experienced Boiler & Steam Operator to take primary ownership of our plant’s low-pressure boiler, steam, and compressed air infrastructure. Hands-on low-pressure boiler and steam experience is required. This role focuses heavily on boiler management, industrial steam distribution, mechanical plumbing, and compressor maintenance, with commercial HVAC serving as an added bonus.

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