Pipefitter

Location: Rochester, NY 14652 • Company: Kodak • Department: Advanced Materials & Chemicals

About the role

A Pipefitter to provide multi-discipline capability in repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement of chemical processing equipment and building services. Systems include process piping, building service piping, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of materials and piping system components (stainless steel, steel, glass-lined, plastic, copper, fibercast, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including root-cause analysis, steam traps, specialized valves, filtration systems, steam ejectors, and other specialized equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Use Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Read pipe and machine drawings; understand piping codes for hazardous (flammable-liquid) environments.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision and communicate daily with leaders, maintenance planners, technical staff, engineering, and operations.
• Support the maintenance team by being flexible and working across areas and trades as needed.
• Perform tasks requiring significant walking, climbing stairs, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 30 lbs frequently and 40 lbs occasionally.
• Work off ladders or scaffolding and in awkward positions, both indoors and outdoors.
• Wear protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Requirements

• Dependable with good attendance.
• Effective analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent safety record; safety and environment are top priorities.
• Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player willing to support the maintenance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an apprentice program or equivalent demonstrated skill level.
• High school diploma.
• 5–10 years of experience.
• Welding certification a plus.
• Some experience or expertise in mechanical, HVAC equipment, or process controls is beneficial.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8-hour days (40 hours/week). Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production.

Pay

Estimated salary: $32.00 – $45.00 per hour.