Pipefitter: Advanced Piping & Maintenance Tech

Kodak Corp; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak in Rochester, NY is seeking a Pipefitter to support the Advanced Materials & Chemicals department. You will repair, install, and improve process piping and equipment, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Candidates should have an apprentice background or HS diploma, read drawings, and be capable of mechanical troubleshooting. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work with various materials and systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of apprentice program or equivalent demonstrated skill level.
• HS diploma.
• Ability to read pipe and machine drawings. (read drawings)

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, install and improve chemical processing equipment and piping systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Maintain steam traps, valves, filtration systems, steam ejectors, and related equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Reading pipe drawings

Communication

Team player

Safety consciousness

Education

HS diploma

Apprentice program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance software tools

Job description

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We are looking for a Pipefitter to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals department in Rochester, NY

Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are stable, profitable, optimistic about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas and ambition to help us take next steps in completing our transformation. We’re building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, but is also, in many ways, still inventing itself. At this stage of our comeback, Kodak is truly a place where you can make a difference.

As a Pipefitter you will perform the following duties:
• Pipefitter to provide multi-discipline capability to repair, maintain, install and make improvements on chemical processing equipment and building services (includes process piping, building service piping, pneumatics, and hydraulics)
• Ability to work with variety of materials and piping system components (stainless steel, steel, glass-lined, plastic, copper, fiber cast, etc.)
• Ability to achieve a high level of process expertise to effectively troubleshoot and repair equipment, including root cause analysis.
• Includes maintenance of steam traps, specialized valves, filtration systems, steam ejectors, and other specialized equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools.
• Flexibility to change based on priorities
• Some experience or expertise in mechanical, HVAC equipment and process controls would be a plus.
• Welding certification a plus.

Requirements:
• Dependable, maintain good attendance
• Maintain a clean work area and operate in a safe manner at all time.
• Must demonstrate effective analytical troubleshooting skills
• Able to read pipe and machine drawings
• Understanding of piping codes for hazardous environments (flammable liquids)
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent safety record – places safety and environment as top priority in all work
• Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out
• Good communication skills – daily communications with leaders, maintenance planner, technical staff, engineering, and operations as needed.
• Team player – willing be flexible, often work in other areas and with other trades as needed to support maintenance team.
• Significant walking, climbing stairs or other means of mobility.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Ability to work off ladders or scaffolding, and in awkward positions
• Indoor and outdoor work assignments
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Qualifications:
• Graduate of apprentice program or equivalent demonstrated skill level
• HS diploma
• Work hours:
o Monday – Friday, 8-hour days (40 hours/week)
o Possibility of working the Fireman’s Rotation – two 12-hour days, two 12-hour nights four days Rest).
o Willing to work some overtime, as needed, to support production.

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