Manufacturing Support Technician

Job Title

Skill Bridge Manufacturing Support Technician

Rochester, NY

Full-time, on-the-job training (Skill Bridge)

Founded in 1995, the company designs, manufactures, distributes, installs, and services protective films for the RV & automotive industries.

Positivity, Respect, Dependability, Quality, Teamwork, Always Improving

Vision:
To lead the end‑to‑end protective‑film platform for RV & automotive:
Protecting Finishes, Elevating Brands, Enabling Growth. Mission:
Protect vehicles and brands with a worry‑free customer experience:
Unbeatable Service, Industry‑Leading Products, and Professional Applications.

This position is part of the DoD Skill Bridge Program and is only open to active‑duty service members. Civilian applicants are not eligible for Skill Bridge opportunities. Non‑military applicants will be declined immediately regardless of skill set.

The Skill Bridge Manufacturing Technician participates in hands‑on operations in a role combining kit assembly and graphic cutting. This position provides exposure to manufacturing and distribution processes, offering service members a unique opportunity to develop technical, operational, and problem‑solving skills in a professional environment.

• Learn to operate and maintain graphic cutting equipment to prepare materials for kits.
• Assemble and package product kits according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure kit completeness and accuracy.
• Track inventory levels and notify management of shortages or discrepancies.

• Support cross‑functional teams to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Assist with hands‑on material handling, part assembly, and order fulfillment (not typical warehousing).
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across operations.

• Interns will shadow and be supervised by experienced operations staff.
• Weekly performance check‑ins, skill‑building objectives, and professional development guidance provided.
• Exposure to real projects, internal tools, with hands‑on experience in manufacturing, kit assembly, and operational processes.

• Background in manufacturing, logistics, operations, or administration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• More about the person than prior skills—the right individual can be trained.
  • Characteristics we value (HEAT):
    Hustle, Ethics, Attitude, Teachability
    , plus Reliability and Integrity
    .
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and collaborate in a team‑based environment.
• General care and pride in workmanship—someone who cares about doing the job right.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred; IT skills are a plus for future needs.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in graphic design or cutting equipment, hands‑on part assembly, or large‑scale industrial production equipment.
  • Watch this short video demonstrating use of PPF Machine and kit assembly:

• Pay range: $25+/hr (based on performance and experience)
• Benefits:
  Health, 401(k), PTO, and more

Upon successful completion, candidates may be offered full‑time roles. This is an internship position.