Maintenance Preparation Associate

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning in Durham, NC is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment, assist with line changes, and support operations to ensure continuous production. The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment and a solid mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Qualified candidates will hold HS Diploma or GED, with technical certification preferred. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes safety, documentation in CMMS, and team

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience operating manufacturing equipment, with technical aptitude or proven troubleshooting ability; or equivalent military experience.
• HS Diploma or GED; Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience preferred.
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting equipment, and replacing common wear parts.
• Performs routine changeovers and lot changes.
• Perform proper startup and shutdown procedures on equipment and verification of equipment status.
• Assist operations team with routine line issues, resets, and restarts.
• Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals.
• Trains and mentors other associates within operations.
• Monitor output quality and quantity; troubleshoot as needed to make necessary machine and parameter adjustments where applicable.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), or repairing equipment.
• Uses CMMS to document troubleshooting and maintenance activities; ensures accurate records.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical Certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

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.

Come break through with us.

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

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting equipment, and replacing common wear parts.
• Performs routine changeovers and lot changes.
• Perform proper startup and shutdown procedures on equipment and verification of equipment status.
• Assist operations team with routine line issues, resets, and restarts.
• Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals.
• Trains and mentors other associates within operations
• Monitor output quality and quantity; troubleshoot as needed to make necessary machine and parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviate minor jams.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), or repairing equipment. Demonstrates safe techniques and proper use of all tools.
• Uses inventory management systems to obtain replacement parts for corrective/ preventative maintenance, and proactive replacement efforts. Identifies and rectifies any discrepancies in inventory and future order needs.
• Document all troubleshooting and maintenance activities in appropriate Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Completes production records / forms recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry in Maximo or other systems. Ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Communicates status of technical issues within the maintenance team and to operations team. Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.
• Maintain clean tooling for extruders, injection molding equipment, assembly equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Operates machinery when required.
• Supports validations from a mechanical perspective.
• Complies with safety systems and procedures such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, NFPA-70 E Arc Flash, spills, and machine guarding at all times.
• Responsible for hazardous waste removal.
• Participates in Kaizen and Lean activities as necessary to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including, but not limited to, lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes etc.
• Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents.
• Exposure to high frequency noise.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.
• Adherence to plant safety requirements, OSHA and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Education:

HS Diploma or GED

Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience, preferred.

Experience:

1-3 years experience operating manufacturing equipment, with technical aptitude or proven troubleshooting ability; or equivalent military experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $28.00 hourly rate - $31.50 hourly rate. 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 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].