Manufacturing Technician: 2nd Shift Troubleshooter

Corning Incorporated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Concord, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to serve as a key technical resource on a 12-hour Dupont rotating swing shift (14 days/month with a 7-day break). The role offers a night shift differential of $2.00/hour and a Sunday premium at 1.5x pay.

You will troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and help identify root causes while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics or related field required.
• High school diploma / GED with 4+ years of technical manufacturing experience, including verifiable electrical systems capability.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, electrical controls, and pneumatic controls.
• Proficiency using test equipment for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and machine specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with urgency and precision to support production goals.
• Support resolution of throughput, performance, and safety-related issues impacting output.
• Identify chronic equipment and process problems and recommend robust long-term corrective actions.
• Monitor area performance, proactively identify issues, and drive them through to closure.
• Manage multiple technical issues simultaneously while applying established technical standards and troubleshooting methods.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise to maintenance personnel for repair, installation, testing, maintenance, and debugging of equipment.
• Complete detailed and accurate documentation for troubleshooting activities, repairs, and projects.
• Maintain systems and actions necessary to support department certification requirements, quality system audit programs, and ISO14000 compliance.
• Promote and reinforce a safe work environment, including adherence to housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Mechanical equipment

Pneumatic controls

Sensors & actuators

Reading schematics

Process improvements

Safety adherence

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Concord, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to serve as a key technical resource on a 12-hour Dupont rotating swing shift (14 days/month with a 7-day break). The role offers a night shift differential of $2.00/hour and a Sunday premium at 1.5x pay.

You will troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and help identify root causes while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.