Controls & PLC Technician — Night Shift

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 71,678 - 98,557; Full time

Job summary

Corning is hiring a Controls & Manufacturing Technician to provide hands-on support across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems on our Hickory manufacturing floor. You will diagnose and resolve equipment issues, support controls projects, and drive reliability and process improvements to keep production running at its best.

The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Technology, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and actuators.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and knowledge of NEC/NFPA/LOTO.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for electrical and controls troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Provide advanced support for plant control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and automation equipment.
• Support and execute controls and electrical scope for improvements and capital projects.
• Assist in transferring new technologies into production.
• Update electrical schematics and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Train maintenance and operations teams in troubleshooting methods.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Sensors

Motors & Actuators

Electrical & Mechanical Drawings

NEC/NFPA/LOTO

VFDs & Servo Drives

Problem Solving

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA systems

Job description

Corning is hiring a Controls & Manufacturing Technician to provide hands-on support across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems on our Hickory manufacturing floor. You will diagnose and resolve equipment issues, support controls projects, and drive reliability and process improvements to keep production running at its best.

The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced plant.