Maintenance Department Head

Corning Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Painted Post, NY is seeking a Maintenance Department Head to lead the maintenance function for the site.

You will ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of production equipment, facilities, and backup systems while guiding a diverse team of supervisors and technicians. You will develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field preferred.
• 7+ years manufacturing/industrial experience, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with OSHA regs and safety requirements in manufacturing.
• Willingness to respond to emergency maintenance outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance operations with strategic direction and daily oversight.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and company standards are met; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and sustain preventive/predictive maintenance programs and RCA actions.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, utilities, and emergency backup systems for continuous operations.
• Prioritize work based on production needs; monitor uptime, downtime, and costs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, contractors, and capex.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Organizational

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Electrical drawings

Job description

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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.

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Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose:

The Maintenance Department Head is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of the maintenance function at the Painted Post, NY glass plant. This position is accountable for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all production equipment, plant infrastructure, utility systems and emergency backup facilities equipment. The Maintenance Department Head will lead maintenance personnel, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, support capital and reliability initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achieve plant safety, quality, and production objectives. This role reports into the plant operations manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant maintenance operations, providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight while coaching and developing supervisors, technicians, electricians, mechanics, and other maintenance staff.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet all safety, environmental, and company standards, while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs; oversee troubleshooting, repairs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain plant equipment, facilities, utility systems, and emergency backup equipment to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on production schedules and operational needs; monitor and improve uptime, downtime, work order completion, labor utilization, and maintenance costs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, outside services, contractors, capital expenditures, shutdowns, major repairs, and maintenance projects to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Partner with operations, mixing, engineering, quality, and safety teams to support plant goals, continuous improvement, new equipment installation, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Use CMMS to maintain accurate records, schedule maintenance work, and analyze equipment and maintenance trends.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing or industrial experience, including at least 3 years leading or managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial control systems, as well as preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability improvement practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental, health, and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to respond to emergency maintenance issues outside of normal working hours, as needed.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety, employee development, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the plant.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated or confined areas as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, steel-toed footwear and possibly, respiratory protection.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, continuous-process manufacturing, or other heavy industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with conveyors, motors, compressors, PLCs, and other common glass manufacturing systems.
• Experience applying reliability-centered maintenance principles and using CMMS platforms to schedule, track, and document maintenance work.
• Proven ability to manage capital projects and major maintenance shutdowns.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$106,400.00-$146,300.00 assuming full time status. 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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 [e-mail] .