Maintenance Team Leader - AO Phoenix - Aerospace & Defense

Maintenance Team Leader - Aerospace & Defense

Date: May 21, 2026

Location: Glendale, AZ, US, 85301

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74089

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.

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

Role Purpose

Manage maintenance technicians' daily work and schedule work orders in CMMS for the group. Manage CMMS to include building PM job plans, creating assets, building labor accounts, and managing the critical spare parts inventory module. Manage TPM Program to include scheduling and driving TPM Equipment Improvement Meetings with support from Operations and Engineering groups with primary goal of extending asset life, improving machine performance and reduction of scrap. Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance activities in production areas to ensure equipment can meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes maintenance schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established maintenance guidelines, procedures, and policies. Interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups. May interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers and functional peer groups at management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage movement of equipment for building expansion.
• Maximo work scheduling
• Manage spare parts inventory and work with Vallen to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Lead and direct the maintenance team in servicing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all production machinery and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments for equipment availability and planning maintenance activities.
• Work with Production Control to schedule equipment PMs to minimize impact to production

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred, other education or comparable experience may be considered in lieu of degree

3+ years equipment maintenance experience, 4 years in a leadership role.

Ability to read and understand electrical, schematics, wiring diagrams, machine repair manuals, and related written instructions.

Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, CMMS, BMS systems

Aptitude in using various hand tools, precision measurement tools, and multimeters.

Excellent ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.

TPM program management.

Ability to lead team to track OEE and spindle utilization to drive increase in LOM and improvement of FPY for a reduction in discrepant materials rejections.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Experience performing maintenance on production equipment, machine monitoring systems, and DNC.

Knowledge of machinery, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems, and their components.

Automation experience is not critical but would be preferred.

Project leadership

Team development

Result oriented, active problem solver with critical thinking skills

Self-starter; works with minimal supervision

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $80,750.00 - $111,031.00 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.