Maintenance Team Leader

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term for

400

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 30–50 hourly maintenance technicians in a fast-paced plant environment in Hickory, NC.

The role focuses on safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations with clear growth pathways into Facilities, Engineering, and more. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong Excel/Word skills, and 2–3 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Computer skills (Excel – basic formulas and Word)

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of maintenance technicians and coordinators — setting clear performance expectations, building accountability, and recognizing high achievement.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of plant manufacturing equipment, including break‑fix, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and spares management.
• Champion a safe work culture — model safe practices, ensure team compliance, and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions.
• Manage staffing allocation to align with production shift support requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to meet objectives across quality, operating expenses, inventory, equipment uptime, and on‑time shipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field

Bachelor of Science (Engineering or technical preferred)

Tools

Excel – basic formulas

Word

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.

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.

Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of 30–50 hourly maintenance technicians and coordinators, driving safe, reliable, and efficient plant maintenance operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Section Supervisor, this role offers strong growth potential with pathways into Facilities, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, and Division Engineering.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of maintenance technicians and coordinators — setting clear performance expectations, building accountability, and recognizing high achievement.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of plant manufacturing equipment, including break‑fix, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and spares management.
• Champion a safe work culture — model safe practices, ensure team compliance, and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions.
• Manage staffing allocation to align with production shift support requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to meet objectives across quality, operating expenses, inventory, equipment uptime, and on‑time shipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a Technical field or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Computer skills (Excel – basic formulas and Word)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or technical preferred)
• 2-3 years previous leadership experience
• Experience in LOTO and Rigging
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the plant organization
• Problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills

Occasional off hours support required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$88,942.00-$122,295.00 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.

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] .