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Maintenance Lead
Date: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 78782
The company built on breakthroughs.
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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
The purpose of this position is:
Coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of the maintenance repair function.
Ensure that equipment operates efficiently through the effective use of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Collaborate with operations leadership to determine priority and ensure communication is clear.
Collaborate and coordinate internal projects with engineering team
This position includes significant duties such as:
Troubleshoot equipment failure and perform root cause analysis.
Facilitate root cause analysis in a team environment.
Provide technical assistance, coordinate maintenance activities, and direct workflow to effectively support production operations.
Verify personnel complies with safety and environmental policies.
Create, review, complete, modify, reclassify, and cancel work orders in CMMS as required.
Interface with CMMS Administrator to improve spare part inventory.
Plan and schedule preventative maintenance and repair work that require equipment downtime.
Interface with production department to communicate any problems/ issues.
Responsible for dispatching and directing maintenance personnel to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
Participate in team meetings with engineering and production.
These meetings could include, but are not limited to production planning meetings, engineering process reviews, maintenance planning meetings or reviews, and equipment improvement teams (EIT).
Work with engineering to best determine necessary maintenance support and resources for projects. - Coordinate the maintenance requirement specifications for the design of new machinery and/or upgrades/ improvements to existing equipment. - Assist in planning, and in some cases conducting training for maintenance technicians.
Procure needed parts, supplies, and fabrication material for projects or machine repair as required.
Assist in tracking critical maintenance metrics.
Examples include overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), scheduling compliance for repair/project/preventative maintenance work, and overall maintenance costs.
Work in a team environment that fosters safety awareness and mutual respect.
Support the Maintenance Lead Trainer with the training of maintenance personnel on troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
Attention to consistent material handling procedures with an awareness of safe material transport according to environmental and hazardous materials protocols.
Demonstrate good leadership and communication skills.
This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description.
Participates and leads shift to shift handoff meetings
Working Conditions:
Good working conditions.
Heavy lifting in rare instances typically assisted.
Majority of time light lifting is involved.
Some exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, and noise, but none disagreeable.
This role requires a 12 hour shift schedule. (B shift)
Additional flexibility to attend departmental meetings and trainings on day shift is expected.
Off-hours support for in plant personnel will occasionally be necessary.
Must be willing and able to wear all PPE requirements and abide by all dress codes including but not limited to : high visibility vest , ear plugs , safety toed shoes (composite or steel) and safety ANSI rated glasses.
Must be willing and able to wear all PPE that is particular some maintenance task which include hard hat , fire resistant clothing , Electrical work PPE , face shields , welding helmets.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma, plus: Equivalent to an accredited apprenticeship program in trade, craft, or occupation.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of machine functions, equipment processes, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
Knowledgeable of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental regulations.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $34.00 hourly rate - $38.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.
Nearest Major Market: Hickory