Fiber Making Mechanical Maintenance Shift Technician

Requisition Number: 75308

 

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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

 

Fiber Making Mechanical Maintenance Shift Technician

 

Role Description:

 

Works hands-on with manufacturing equipment (mechanical, <50V electrical, pneumatic systems) to provide troubleshooting support for front-line operations and production equipment. Supports Operations and Engineering with hands-on troubleshooting relating to equipment and process performance troubleshooting identified by Operations, Technician, and Engineering teams. Uses sound manufacturing troubleshooting judgment, experience, and initiative to effectively resolve problems, make recommendations for next steps, and execute to plan. 

 

Key Responsibilities

•    Production support for throughput, safety, or quality-related issues.  
•    Troubleshooting equipment and process-related issues impacting production outputs, starting from documented troubleshooting checklist information.  
•    Executes corrective maintenance of manufacturing systems 
•    Facilitates the sharing of learning’s across shifts and across product lines.
•    Trains and coaches other technicians and operators on proper processes and procedures learned/identified from technical experts in the department.
•    Provides feedback and input to support new process / product development transfer to the plant manufacturing organization
•    Identifies and supports process improvements, utilizing lean tools to reduce downtime, increase yield, reduce cost, and maintain and improve quality.
•    Communicates effectively with a variety of work groups including operations, technician team, engineering, and leadership to provide the appropriate level of information to aid in further decision making. 
•    Documents all work thoroughly via plant maintenance system (Maximo) and shift documentation.
•    Assures and helps enforce that all safety procedures are followed at all times.

 

Attitude & Work Ethic

•    Maintains a positive attitude and actively listens to all input 
•    Does not let pre-conceived ideas hinder ability to hear other input.
•    Recognizes and is tolerant of differences in people.
•    Relates well to all kinds of people at multiple levels.
•    History of consistent attendance 

 

Required Skills: 

1.    3 years technical experience
2.    Mechanically inclined, ability to use hand tools. 
3.    Ability to handle/prioritize multiple tasks as necessary.
4.    Ability to follow troubleshooting checklist and document work.