Requisition Number: 70450

The company built on breakthroughs. ​
Join us.​

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, and automotive 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

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION IS: A support function to the maintenance and operations teams, by assisting with routine maintenance activities including cleaning and adjusting equipment. This position will also support preventative maintenance activities, corrective maintenance activities, and continuous improvement projects.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting equipment, and replacing common wear parts.

• Performs routine changeovers and lot changes.

• Perform proper startup and shutdown procedures on equipment and verification of equipment status.

• Assist operations team with routine line issues, resets, and restarts.

• Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals.

• Trains and mentors other associates within operations

• Monitor output quality and quantity; troubleshoot as needed to make necessary machine and parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviate minor jams.

• Troubleshoots minor equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.

• Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), or repairing equipment. Demonstrates safe techniques and proper use of all tools.

• Uses inventory management systems to obtain replacement parts for corrective/ preventative maintenance, and proactive replacement efforts. Identifies and rectifies any discrepancies in inventory and future order needs.

• Document all troubleshooting and maintenance activities in appropriate Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Completes production records / forms recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry in Maximo or other systems. Ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Communicates status of technical issues within the maintenance team and to operations team. Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.

• Maintain clean tooling for extruders, injection molding equipment, assembly equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Operates machinery when required.

• Supports validations from a mechanical perspective.

• Complies with safety systems and procedures such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, NFPA-70 E Arc Flash, spills, and machine guarding at all times.

• Responsible for hazardous waste removal.

• Participates in Kaizen and Lean activities as necessary to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including, but not limited to, lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes etc.

• Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents.

• Exposure to high frequency noise.

• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.

• Adherence to plant safety requirements, OSHA and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Education: HS Diploma or GED Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience, preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years experience operating manufacturing equipment, with technical aptitude or proven troubleshooting ability; or equivalent military experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $24.50 hourly rate - $28.88 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability
benefits, and PTO.