Maintenance Technician
Kodak · Columbus, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Kodak (industrial) in Columbus, GA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 29%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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Responsibilities
- ◆Able to Work Rotating Shift 12hours
- ◆10 + Years in Manufacture Maintenance environment
- ◆Works well with others in a team environment
- ◆Must be able to follow company safety rules and regulations to include LOTO etc.
- ◆Driving a Forklift
- ◆Ability to pull work order tickets for preventative and breakdown maintenance from SAP
- ◆Good Electrical knowledge which includes PLC’s and Drives.
- ◆Have high mechanical skills from changing out rollers with bearings to troubleshooting various issues with equipment.
- ◆Understands the proper use of tools and how to apply technical knowledge to finish the work professionally
- ◆Grinding Rollers using a lathe with a grinding attachment.
- ◆Understand Boilers, Compressors and Chillers
- ◆Work with CPVC Pipes and Fittings, PolyPro , as well as conduit and steel piping.
- ◆Changing out Pumps, Motors, Valves
- ◆Be able to Fabricate and Work with metal using welding and plasma equipment.
- ◆Capable MIG, TIG and Rod welding
Experience Level
- ✓10 Years
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Secondary Technical schooling is preferred.
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Role Overview
The Maintenance Technician supports the 12 hour rotating shift activities which includes production equipment calls and repairs, support of engineering, and projects.
EOE Policy Statement
Estimated Salary : $28.00 - $30.00