Maintenance Support Associate

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term in

Company-paid pension with 7–12% total

401(k) matching

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support FDA-compliant manufacturing environments. You will perform routine PM, troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 VAC, work with Vision systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and Ladder Logic changes, and mentor junior technicians. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Join Corning to contribute to critical operations, continuous improvement, and safe, reliable production across multiple processes and equipment types.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with equipment maintenance in an FDA compliant manufacturing environment.
• Specific work experience with Vision systems, electrical troubleshooting up to 480 VAC, and modifications to Ladder Logic/PLC programs.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash certification is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates maintenance resources with Supervisors, Team Leads, and Manufacturing Leads.
• Performs routine changeovers including lot, end-of-arm tooling, and mold changes.
• Startup/shutdown procedures on equipment and verification of status.
• Assist operations with line issues, resets, and restarts.
• Complete preventive maintenance at defined intervals and adjust scope as needed.
• Train and mentor other associates in maintenance and operations.

Skills

Vision systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ladder Logic

Education

Associates Degree, Technical Certificate or equivalent

NFPA 70E Arc Flash certification

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Requisition Number: 79298

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:

• Coordinates maintenance resources in support of operational priorities. This includes partnering with Supervisors, Team Leads, and Manufacturing Leads.
• Performs routine changeovers including, but not limited to, lot changes, end of arm tooling changes, and mold 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. Routinely assesses the suitability of such intervals and scope covered and revises when necessary.
• Trains and mentors other associates within maintenance and operations.
• Monitor output quality and quantity; troubleshoot as needed to make necessary machine and parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviate jams.
• Troubleshoots major equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Utilize all resources including, but not limited to, troubleshooting guides, manuals, standard operating procedures, work order logs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Provides technical support to engineering team on equipment installations and upgrades.
• Supports and assists other technicians with troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), and repairs to equipment as needed.
• Works with Quality and Engineering to document repairs/changes made to equipment.
• Supports capital equipment projects [as the subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance] including specification, design input, testing, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• 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.
• Maintain clean tooling for extruders, injection molding equipment, assembly equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.
• 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:

• Associates Degree, Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash certification, required

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with equipment maintenance in an FDA compliant manufacturing environment.
• Specific work experience required in use of Vision systems, electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low level signals up to 480 VAC, Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and making modifications to Ladder Logic.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $38.25 hourly rate - $41.38 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].