Maintenance Technician

Corning Incorporated; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a maintenance technician to provide mechanical upkeep, troubleshooting, and reliability support for manufacturing equipment and automated filling lines during the second shift.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to breakdowns, support line startups, and work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to improve uptime while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance execution.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving.
• GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and media filling equipment within electrical, mechanical, machinist, or HVAC disciplines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures on automated filling lines, capping systems, conveyors, labeling equipment, and packaging systems.
• Repair and replace mechanical components including pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic devices.
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure conditions.
• Installs piping and mounts for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors, HVAC systems, and steam generation systems.
• Serve as the primary maintenance resource during second-shift manufacturing operations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Support line startups, product changeovers, and production scheduling requirements.
• Work directly with Manufacturing personnel to address equipment issues affecting throughput, quality, or safety.
• Participate in root cause investigations for equipment failures and recurring downtime.
• Recommend reliability improvements, to update PMs to increase equipment uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, maintenance cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Follow all GMP, ISO, and company quality requirements.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safety procedures.
• Performs routine building repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing drywall, painting, fixing plumbing leaks, etc.
• Responsible for general facility maintenance and repair in office and production areas.
• Participate in safety audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Pump maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Line support

GMP & LOTO

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree

Associate degree in mechanical

Tools

Industrial equipment 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.

Requisition Number: 78795

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

Purpose Of Position

• Provide mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability support for manufacturing equipment, automated filling lines, and associated production systems during second or needed shift operations. The position serves as the primary mechanical resource supporting manufacturing, minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of media products.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and media filling equipment within electrical, mechanical, machinist, or HVAC disciplines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures on automated filling lines, capping systems, conveyors, labeling equipment, and packaging systems.
• Repair and replace mechanical components including pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic devices.
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure conditions.
• Installs piping and mounts for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors, HVAC systems, and steam generation systems.
• Serve as the primary maintenance resource during second-shift manufacturing operations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Support line startups, product changeovers, and production scheduling requirements.
• Work directly with Manufacturing personnel to address equipment issues affecting throughput, quality, or safety.
• Participate in root cause investigations for equipment failures and recurring downtime.
• Recommend reliability improvements, to update PMs to increase equipment uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, maintenance cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Follow all GMP, ISO, and company quality requirements.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safety procedures.
• Performs routine building repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing drywall, painting, fixing plumbing leaks, etc.
• Responsible for general facility maintenance and repair in office and production areas.
• Participate in safety audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.

Education

• Working towards associate degree in technical area/ Mechanical
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ work experience

Required Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Preventive and predictive maintenance execution
• Pump, motor, gearbox, and conveyor maintenance.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
• Automated production and filling line support
• GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance
• Strong communication and teamwork with Production, Quality, and Engineering

Desired Skills

• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience
• Pipe fitting and plumbing repairs
• Compressed air system maintenance

Soft Skills

• Self-starter, able to work in team environment.
• Interpersonal skills and able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams.
• Communication Skills – Clearly communicate equipment status, downtime causes, and repair progress.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Accountability – Take ownership of equipment performance and maintenance activities.
• Adaptability – Effectively manage changing priorities and unexpected equipment failures.
• Attention to Detail – Accurately perform maintenance tasks while adhering to GMP and safety requirements.
• Time Management – Prioritize work orders and respond efficiently to production needs.
• Initiative – Proactively identify and address potential equipment issues before they become failures.
• Customer Service Mindset – Support manufacturing operations with urgency and professionalism.

Travel

• Minimum

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $34.25 hourly rate - $38.84 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].