Night-Shift Maintenance Technician — Precision Equipment

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure optimal operation.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship or technical degree with 3–5 years of experience and proficiency with shop tools and diagnostic equipment. Strong safety awareness and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an accredited apprenticeship program in trade, craft, or occupation preferred.
• Thorough understanding of machine function and equipment processes.
• Must be proficient in the use of listed measurement and machining tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment failure and perform root cause analysis.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work with planned downtime.
• Complete maintenance work orders and CMMS (AS 400 and Maximo) documentation.
• Inform coordinators, supervisors, and operators of changes or issues during maintenance.
• Support production and engineering with maintenance repair needs.
• Specification of maintenance requirements for new machinery or upgrades.

Skills

Machine maintenance understanding

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship program

Technical degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

Volt meters

Ohm meters

Flow meters

Thermometers

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill press

Band saw

Cutoff saw

Pipe bending equipment

Threading equipment

Metal grinders

Metal shear and brake

Welding equipment

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Digital calipers

Small hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure optimal operation.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship or technical degree with 3–5 years of experience and proficiency with shop tools and diagnostic equipment. Strong safety awareness and teamwork are required.