Coating Operator

Role Overview

Kodak is looking for Coating Operators to join our team in Kodak’s Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY.

Operators 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, operator candidates will be assigned a role in one of these three teams.

Coating: Our unique and massive coating machines create the PET film base as well as coat light-sensitive materials onto the film base. Operators are responsible for ensuring that the coating machines run smoothly and that the coated products are free from imperfections.

Chemical: Our world-class coated products rely upon the interplay of multiple extremely thin chemical layers. Operators use precisely engineered processes to prepare all materials used in coating, including solvents, dyes, and light-sensitive emulsions. Experience dealing with large quantities of chemicals and understanding chemical Safety Data Sheets is helpful.

Quality: Our coated products are of the highest quality in the world. Operators inspect freshly coated film products for imperfections in structure or sensitivity that would affect their functionality and salability. A background in science may be helpful.

As an operator, you will potentially: 
•    Work in both light and dark room conditions.
•    Work 11-hour days or 12-hour rotating shifts.
•    Work overnights and possibly weekends.

Required skills and experience for all operators:
•    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.
•    Ability to obtain Power Industrial Truck (fork truck) license at Kodak.
•    Positions require walking, standing, and frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and occasional awkward positions.
•    Must maintain a clean work area.
•    Must maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards.
•    Computer proficiency including navigating screens and data entry.
•    Responsibility for specific manufacturing processes, inputs, outputs, and troubleshooting.
•    Be involved in product quality and process improvement activities.
•    Interact with engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

Additional skills and experience preferred: 
•    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