Manufacturing Shift Technician

Requisition Number: 65200

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.

Purpose of the Position: 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 Tasks:

• 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
• Manage and troubleshoot multiple issues using sound technical principles to drive resolution 
• Support Preventive Maintenance and equipment upkeep efforts
• Direct maintenance personnel in the repairs, maintenance, testing, installation, and debugging of equipment
• 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
• 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
• Receive training from engineering and manufacturing technicians in technical SME (Subject Matter Expert) areas, on new processes/equipment and/or on procedural changes

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two year electrical/mechanical/or controls technical degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma and 7+ years manufacturing experience.
• Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of electrical and pneumatic controls including use of test equipment
• Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of simple to complex mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with sensors, thermoc