Equipment Technician - Manufacturing

@ Kodak

Equipment Technician - Manufacturing

Rochester, NY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Kodak's Advanced Materials & Chemicals Division in Rochester produces high-quality light-sensitive coated products. Technicians test components, work in light/dark rooms, and ensure strict safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting, with flexible shifts.

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented team player
  • Flexibility across roles
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Proficiency with computers

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • 2+ years manufacturing experience
  • Understanding of film photography
  • Knowledge of coating processes
  • Problem-solving skills

Full job description

Role Overview

Kodak is looking for Technicians to join our team in Kodak's Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY.

Technicians work in a variety of roles, all of which are involved in manufacturing the highest-quality light-sensitive coated products in the world. Depending on qualifications and experience, technician candidates will be assigned a role in one of these areas.

Components Testing: Kodak's legacy is the production of the finest coated film products in the world. This starts with testing all the components that go into our films and ensuring that they meet our tight standards. Technicians test our liquid components - from gel to sensitized emulsion layers - for chemical concentrations, particle size, density, viscosity, and light sensitivity, etc. Materials of unknown origin, such as dust, and components with unexpected results are also subjected to special testing to determine root cause and origin.

As a technician, you will likely:
• Work in both light and dark room conditions.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (days one week, nights the next).
• Work overnights.
While many roles at Kodak function during daytime hours only, candidates willing to work overnights and/or weekends would be preferred.

Required skills and experience for all technicians:
• Must be a detail-orientated team player.
• Must have the ability to be flexible between multiple positions, sometimes multi-tasking or moving within a shift.
• Must work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet business needs.
• Ability to express oneself communicate clearly, both written and verbal, and comprehend a variety of work requests
• Willing to work overtime or adjust work schedule for business needs.
• Must be willing and able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must maintain a clean work area.
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Computer proficiency including navigating screens and data entry.
• Involvement in product quality and process improvement activities.
• Interaction with operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel.

Preferred additional skills and experience:
• Associate's degree, technical certifications or equivalent
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of film photography.
• Understanding of thin-film coating processes.
• Strong problem solving, data analysis, and computer abilities (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of Outlook, One-LIMS, Felix, and the SAP system.

EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Estimated Salary: $20.00 - $25.00

Experience Level: 0-5 Years

Requisition ID: 2027
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