Maintenance Technician

Requisition Number: 78795

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Provide mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability support for manufacturing equipment, automated filling lines, and associated production systems during second or needed shift operations. The position serves as the primary mechanical resource supporting manufacturing, minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of media products.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and media filling equipment within electrical, mechanical, machinist, or HVAC disciplines. • Troubleshoot mechanical failures on automated filling lines, capping systems, conveyors, labeling equipment, and packaging systems. • Repair and replace mechanical components including pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic devices. • Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure conditions. • Installs piping and mounts for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors, HVAC systems, and steam generation systems. • Serve as the primary maintenance resource during second-shift manufacturing operations. • Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime. • Support line startups, product changeovers, and production scheduling requirements. • Work directly with Manufacturing personnel to address equipment issues affecting throughput, quality, or safety. • Participate in root cause investigations for equipment failures and recurring downtime. • Recommend reliability improvements, to update PMs to increase equipment uptime. • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, maintenance cost reduction, and process efficiency. • Follow all GMP, ISO, and company quality requirements. • Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safety procedures. • Performs routine building repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing drywall, painting, fixing plumbing leaks, etc. • Responsible for general facility maintenance and repair in office and production areas. • Participate in safety audits and corrective actions. • Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.