Senior Mechanical Technician

Corning Incorporated; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and incentives

100% company-paid pension

Health and well-being benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to provide hands-on mechanical support across the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment, from installation through startup and turnover. You will work on domestic and international sites, directing contract trades and ensuring safety and quality in every step.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical engineering technology, works well with drawings, and is committed to safety.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to work hands-on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Experience interpreting drawings and schematics to support troubleshooting.
• Understanding of process variables including flow, temperature, rate, pressure, and level.
• Demonstrated focus on job site safety in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may be full-time during active equipment deployment phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical support across construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems through turnover to operations.
• Assess condition and usability of existing equipment; execute initial setup and debug to turnover.
• Direct outside contract trades during installation, conversion, demolition, testing, and debug phases.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting; replace defective components and execute changes to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Create, review, and update installation documentation, checklists, drawings, machine specs, and drawing packages; coordinate with drafting services as needed.
• Procure and expedite materials; develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Travel flexibility

Education

AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Measuring instruments

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: 78654
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.

Role Purpose
The Fiber Capital Programs (FCP) department within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) is expanding its technical team and seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to provide hands‑on mechanical discipline support across the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment — from installation and commissioning through startup and turnover to operations. You’ll work directly on the floor at domestic and international manufacturing sites, directing contract trades and driving equipment readiness on active project teams. This is a field-forward, technically demanding role for someone who brings deep mechanical expertise and a strong focus on safety and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical support across construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems through turnover to operations
• Assess condition and usability of existing equipment; execute initial setup and debug to turnover
• Direct outside contract trades during installation, conversion, demolition, testing, and debug phases
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting; replace defective components and execute changes to resolve equipment and process issues
• Create, review, and update installation documentation, checklists, drawings, machine specs, and drawing packages; coordinate with drafting services as needed
• Procure and expedite materials; develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology with 5+ years of industry experience; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work hands‑on with equipment using standard hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices
• Experience interpreting drawings and schematics to support troubleshooting
• Understanding of process variables including flow, temperature, rate, pressure, and level
• Demonstrated focus on job site safety in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may be full‑time during active equipment deployment phases

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with precision measurement tools (e.g., tape measures, calipers, micrometers)
• Prior experience working on a manufacturing floor or in a construction environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $75,055.00 - $103,201.00 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 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] .