Printing Operator

Kodak Alaris Inc.; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak Alaris Colorado is seeking a manufacturing associate to join the Windsor facility. This role supports Thermal Media Manufacturing in chemical mixing, gravure printing, and quality control, with emphasis on safety around hazardous chemicals and large equipment.

You will perform setup/startup/shutdown, monitor processes, and follow SOPs under guidance from a Team Leader and the Technical/Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Gravure Operator Certificate is preferred.
• Experience in Gravure Printing operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor machine indicators and process information and respond to alarms.
• Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures for equipment.
• Identify abnormalities and troubleshoot to resolve quality defects.
• Collect routine quality samples and monitor QC software.
• Follow SOPs and Corrective Action Guidelines; communicate observations to team.
• Data entry into quality control systems and daily efficiency reporting.

Skills

Basic reading writing math

Effective verbal and written English

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Monitoring

Critical Thinking Time Management

Decision Making

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Gravure Operator Certificate

Job description

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that’s delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.

Kodak Alaris Colorado is the home of Kodak Moments Thermal Media Manufacturing and the Windsor Regional Distribution Center. The operations are responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of thermal media for photographic applications.

Job Summary

Kodak Moments Colorado is seeking an individual to join a high-performance work team at its manufacturing facility in Windsor, Colorado. This dynamic role will directly support the Thermal Media Manufacturing business in a variety of areas including: chemical mixing, gravure printing, and quality control. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: working safely with hazardous chemicals and large equipment; process start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns; real-time monitoring and control of the printing and batching operations; recognizing, troubleshooting, and resolving quality defects; and maximizing process performance. This role will work under the immediate direction of a senior Team Leader who will guide day-to-day responsibilities and directly report to the Technical and Operations Manager for the area. This individual will ultimately be expected to work safely; be a team player; effectively communicate with Operators, Mechanics, Technical Staff, and Management; and follow standardized procedures.

Performance Dimensions and Tasks

Machines & Process Control – Time Spent 50%

Monitor machine indicators and process information; recognize and respond to process alarms; adjust manufacturing set points; identify abnormalities and respond with appropriate action(s); execute experiments; collect routine quality control samples; monitor quality control software and respond to issues; read and comprehend standard operating procedures; follow Corrective Action Guidelines (CAG’s); communicate observations to Maintenance and Technical staff during troubleshooting

Machine & Process Setup/Startup/Shutdown – Time Spent 20%

Follow standard startup/shutdown procedures to activate/deactivate equipment on a weekly basis; change out hardware between product campaigns; setup hardware for new product campaigns; ensure manufacturing set points are all correct to start processes; perform routine cleaning of equipment on a weekly basis

Material Handling – Time Spent 10%

Identify, retrieve, transport, load, and unload correct raw materials; operate motorized riding and hand-driven trucks; operate equipment to incorporate raw materials into processes; maintain hazardous waste containers; wear proper personal protective equipment during specific tasks; follow safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals

Recognize problematic quality defects or machine operating conditions; upscale significant issues to necessary parties; use critical thinking to consider possible root causes; decide on a course of action to resolve the problem; follow standardized procedures to correct known issues; partner effectively with Maintenance and Technical Staff to resolve issues via supplying observations and performing experiments to better characterize the problem

Data Entry & Reporting – Time Spent 10%

Fill out daily efficiency reports; perform raw material consumption transactions via business planning software; write deviation reports to detail troubleshooting events and elevate issues; maintain visual factory communication boards to track machine performance; enter data into quality control software

Job Specifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education

• Gravure Operator Certificate

Required Experience

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• Gravure Printing Operations
• Two(+) years in a manufacturing environment
• Powered Industrial Truck driving

Required Skills

• Basic reading, writing, math
• Effective verbal and written communication in English
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking Time Management
• Decision Making
• Multi-tasking

Preferred Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Basic repair with tools

Required Knowledge

• Basic mechanics and tool usage

Preferred Knowledge

• Quality Control Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)

Required Physical

• Pushing & Pulling (10-20%)
• Lifting & Carrying up to 50 pounds (10-20%)
• Standing and Walking (40-90%)
• Extended Reach, Repetitive Work, Bending (10-20%)
• Data Entry (10-20%)

Work a 12 hr rotating A/B schedule (Week A: M/T/W/R 6:45 AM-7:00 PM days / Week B: M/T/W nights 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM)

Preferred Physical

• N/A

Job Context

• Primarily indoors (climate-controlled manufacturing area) and periodically outdoors
• Work environment involves hazardous equipment and chemicals
• Wears common personal protective safety equipment
• Works within teams
• Regular time pressure constraints with machine downtime allowances
• Periodic overtime required to meet business needs
• Mobility required (twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, gripping, kneeling, reaching)
• Accuracy and exactness Face-to-face discussions
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Fostering Teamwork
• Learning
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative

Compensation

• $19-23 Based on Experience

Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long term disability coverage and life insurance.