Manufacturing Technician

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.
•    2–5 years of employment experience

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.

We recommend watching the following videos to learn more about the manufacturing process at Kodak. 

A tour of our PET film base manufacturing plant.
How Does Kodak Make Film? (Kodak Factory Tour Part 1 of 3)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQKy1KJpSVc

A tour of our film sensitizing plant.
How Does Kodak Make Film? (Kodak Factory Tour Part 2 of 3)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAAJUHwh9F4