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 [https://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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAAJUHwh9F4] 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 - $24.00 Experience Level: 0-5 Years Requisition ID: 2073