Battery & Energy Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Kodak · Rochester, NY

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 10+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Kodak (industrial) in Rochester, NY.

They ask for: 10+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Painting / coating

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $53k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 90 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 94 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (10+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 42%
✓ PLC 33%
Automation 28%
Welding 26%
Root cause 25%
EHS / safety 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Kodak in Rochester

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Requirements

1. Provide multi-discipline capability to repair, maintain, install, and make improvements to chemical processing equipment and machinery (includes pneumatics, hydraulics, controls (PLC’s), pumps and electrical components)

2. Some experience or expertise in piping, HVAC equipment and controls

Ability to achieve a high level of expertise of chemical process equipment for effective troubleshooting and equipment repair

3. Execute preventive maintenance program

4. Calibrate, alignment and make adjustments with test equipment and production equipment

5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools

6. Ability to fabricate to exact tolerances using lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment

Skills required

1. Formal instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and/or AEM training and demonstrated experience

2. Mechanical equipment repair training and/or demonstrated experience: pumps, mechanical seals, agitators, gear boxes, fans (bearings, sheaves), alignment

3. Demonstrate practical analytical troubleshooting skills

4. Able to read electrical, instrument and machine drawings

5. Able to read PLC programs to troubleshoot equipment problems

6. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

7. Excellent safety record – places safety and environment as top priority in all work

8. Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out

9. Understanding of electrical codes for hazardous environments (flammable liquids)

10. Good communication skills – daily communications with maintenance planner, technical staff and operations as needed

11. Good team player – willing be flexible, work in other areas and with other trades as needed

12. HS diploma, 2-year schooling and/or 5 plus years of demonstrated experience

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Role Overview

Kodak is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Battery Coating Division located in Rochester, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Kodak's transition into the rapidly expanding lithium-ion battery market. Come join us and be part of the transformation to clean energy!

This position will be part of a team that operates a pilot and production-scale RTR facility at the Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY. This facility provides both experimental and production toll coating services to support the new products and technologies for the battery and energy industries. The ideal candidate will have prior experience maintaining roll-to-roll pilot and manufacturing equipment.

EOE Policy Statement

Estimated Salary : $38.00 - $45.00