Manufacturing Technician

Role Overview

Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Wide Roll Film Manufacturing division located at the Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY.


The principal responsibilities for this position are (1) day-to-day manufacturing support (quality, troubleshooting, and testing) of products, (2) maintain and upgrade laboratory equipment, (3) participate in multidisciplinary teams on new product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with optical and physical characterization of polymers in a roll-to-roll manufacturing environment. The position suits a person who can both see the big picture and is interested in the detail of how things happen. This is a hands-on role focused on quality system execution rather than full system ownership.


Responsibilities:
Independently perform laboratory activities, including but not limited to: sample preparation, laboratory cleaning, maintenance / monitoring / calibration of equipment, optical / physical evaluation of thin films and coatings, and generation of reports
Work with Operations and Engineering on new and existing products to ensure outgoing product quality through end-to-end oversight
Review test results and quality records for completeness and compliance prior to final approval by Engineering
Support product complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to quality deviations
Work directly with Engineering to scope, draft, and execute experiments
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize manufacturing of new and existing products to improve product quality and cost
Develop new test methods to support manufacturing and new business initiatives
Create and maintain SOPs, WIs, and CAGs based on current operations and best practices
Participate on multidisciplinary teams to achieve divisional goals


Required Skills / Experience:
Experience with optical microscopy and visual inspection techniques
Experience executing bench-scale experiments for coating evaluation
Good time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with Design of Experiment tools and statistical methods. Microsoft Suite and VBA knowledge are a plus
Ability to trouble shoot instrument performance and make simple electronic repairs
Able to work safely and cleanly in a laboratory environment
Demonstrated troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work independently as well as in teams that include operators, mechanics, chemists, management and engineers
Willingness to learn and to work hands on as needed
Adaptable to changing conditions and priorities. Potential for role to assist manufacturing operations off-hours as needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills


Minimum Education Requirements:
Associate Degree or minimum 4 years practical experience in manufacturing quality control


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 : $25.00 - $26.00


Experience Level: 5-10 Years

Requisition ID: 2145