Manufacturing Technician I

Requisition Number: 65420

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Provides first, second and third level troubleshooting of equipment & process issues in a manufacturing facility. Works hands-on with manufacturing equipment and activities. Identifies and supports process improvements. Uses judgment, experience and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations

Key Responsibilities

• 1st point of contact to provide comprehensive electrical/controls/mechanical/equipment troubleshooting of production equipment issues.
• Responsible for monitoring area performance, identifying equipment/process issues, and following issues to closure.
• Simultaneously managing and troubleshooting multiple issues using sound technical principles to drive resolution with the ability to prioritize issues based on the overall plant's needs.
• Support Preventive Maintenance and equipment upkeep efforts.
• Directing maintenance personnel in the repairs, maintenance, testing, installation, and debugging of equipment.
• Stay up to date with training from engineering and technical SME (Subject Matter Expert) areas, on new processes/equipment and/or on procedural changes.
• Work with a variety of groups including operators, other support technicians, engineers, and trades to coordinate and direct equipment startup, repair, troubleshooting, and process changes.
• Contribute to keep production teams current on processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Reference supporting documentation to complete tasks and report documentation discrepancies that need to be updated.
• As needed, develop, document, and deliver training packages for new or modified equipment to production and support groups in the plant.
• Assisting engineers in the design, troubleshooting, documentation, and implementation of new or modified production equipment.
• Maintain the systems and actions necessary to ensure compliance with department certification programs, quality system audit program, and ISO 14000 registration.
• Champion a safe work environment and help enforce all housekeeping and safety regulations.
• Participate on a trained spill team for the Glass Making areas, monthly spill drills, and projects involved with: Process and Equipment changes, Safety improvement, Lean manufacturing, Workforce development.
• Fill in for Shift Supervisor as needed.
• Receive training from engineering and manufacturing technicians in technical SME (Subject Matter Expert) areas, on new processes/equipment and/or on procedural changes.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Two year electrical/mechanical/or controls technical degree preferred (Associates) OR High school diploma and 3+ years manufacturing experience
• Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of electrical and pneumatic controls 
• Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with PLCS, sensors, thermocouples (TCs), switches, motors, and act