Electrician - Manufacturing

Requisition Number: 75719

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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.

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Duties and responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, PLCs, control panels, and power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose electrical issues using testing devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging tools.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Install and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, including sensors, VFDs, and relay logic.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system modifications.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, new installations, and plant expansion projects.

Knowledge , Skills and Abilities
• Proven experience as an industrial or manufacturing electrician.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 3 phase power, control circuits, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and industrial automation equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high demand environment.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to run and install conduit
• Knowledge of Arm Flash and Arc blast. Understands the dangers associated with it and how to read Arc flash labels.


Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or technical program preferred.
• State or journeyman electrician license (strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience.

Working conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around industrial machinery.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $28.00 hourly rate - $32.00 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.


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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.

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