Facilities Associate

Requisition Number: 78503

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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.  

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

JOB SUMMARY & FUNCTIONS

The Facilities Maintenance Associate provides diagnostic and repair services for manufacturing equipment, to include but not limited to Heat Treat ovens, Servo Presses, Test equipment, and all auxiliary equipment and facility related items found in a typical machine shop.

The purpose of this position is

To identify a Facility Maintenance Associate that can quickly learn how to troubleshoot new equipment and respond to urgent maintenance needs of any kind. They must possess good time management skills, allowing them to coordinate multiple maintenance tasks in the most efficient manner possible. They are also strong communicators that can interact with their immediate supervisor regarding the status of equipment.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Knowledge of common OEM machine controllers
• Perform mechanical repairs on production machines, and any auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance production machinery
• Assist Lead Maintenance technicians as needed
• Basic understanding of low voltage schematics
• Basic understanding of pneumatic pumps and solenoids
• Identify and replace parts as necessary
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine tool equipment and controls
• Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to troubleshoot machine issues
• Basic understanding of rectifiers and heaters
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, and software, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Understanding of electrical wiring, hydraulics, and pneumatics & must be able to read schematics and parts drawings
• Utilize manual toolshop lathe, mill, and grinding equipment to fabricate repair parts as needed
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Work based on a sense of urgency with machine down conditions
• Complete all maintenance related paperwork such as work order completion, lock out tagout forms, PM records, and material requisitions.
• Maintain safety and quality standards by using acceptable housekeeping practices on equipment and work area.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned by management

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Proper safety precautions, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), must be followed as dictated by the job and work environment. Additionally, on a typical day you could potentially perform any of the following:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. above the waist and carry heavy objects
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance, including inspecting and performing work in, on or under parts of the equipment
• Safely and effectively operate lift trucks and manual lifting equipment in the process of installing, modifying, or repairing industrial equipment

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum of two years’ experience in performing maintenance of general facility type machines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance work instructions, and procedure manuals

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$24.75 hourly rate - $29.38 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 accommodations@corning.com.