Maintenance Machinist Technician

Kodak; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Columbus, GA production team. You will operate and maintain shop equipment, including milling machines, lathes, bandsaws, and grinders, and work with engineering to interpret blueprints.

The role requires 5–10 years of machining experience, strong math skills, and the ability to program a 2-axis CNC mill conversationally. Proficiency with SAP for work orders is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of machining experience, minimum requirements stated in ad.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP work orders is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment including milling machines, lathes, bandsaws and grinders.
• Set up and run a 2-axis CNC mill with conversational programming.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Work with engineering to interpret blueprints and produce parts.

Skills

CNC milling

Lathe operation

Mathematical proficiency

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

2-axis CNC mill

Milling machines

Lathe

Bandsaws

Drill presses

Tool room grinder

FARO Vantage

Laser alignment equipment

CMM (calipers/micrometers/bore gauges)

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Machinist to join our team!

Responsibilities include:

• Day shift position, Monday –Friday, 7am-3pm.
• May require some weekend work when the production lines are down, and equipment is accessible.
• LOTO safety procedures will be required for the safety of all involved.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machine shop equipment to include milling machines, lathes, bandsaws, drill presses, tool room grinder and a variety of other fabrication tools.
• Ability to operate a 2 axis cnc mill using conversational style programming knowledge. Strong math skills.
• Knowledge of best machining speeds and feeds for Stainless, carbon steel, Aluminum, Brass as well as plastics and phenolics.
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean shop and should be able to perform maintenance on shop equipment.
• Ability to work in both metric and standard measurements. Metric values will be the main system used.
• Knowledge required to accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers, bore gauges and indicators.
• Will work closely with engineering to create parts from blueprints provided. Knowledge of CAD/CAM is a plus.
• Will need to operate a 16x120 lathe in which rollers will be ground to finish by a grinding attachment on the cross slide of the carriage. These rollers can range from a diameter of 150.mm up to 520.mm with lengths of 1,800.mm faces or more.
• Need to have a mechanical mindset to understand critical requirements for proper web conveyance of litho-grade aluminum coil sheeting.
• Will use a forklift and related powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of Laser alignment equipment is a plus to include understanding coordinate measuring systems. FARO Vantage equipment is used currently.
• This position also requires the ability to perform plant wide maintenance assistance as needed.
• Need to have a can-do attitude towards solving problems that occur and must be a team player.
• Applicants will have to use Kodak’s SAP program to search through and to complete work orders in a timely fashion.

EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Estimated Salary: $28.00 - $32.00

Experience Level: 5-10 Years

Requisition ID: 2288