Maintenance Lead - AO Phoenix - Aerospace and Defense

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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.​   

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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

Corning's Aerospace and Defense team is looking for a Maintenance Lead to drive equipment reliability at our Phoenix, AZ facility. In this first-shift role, you'll coordinate maintenance activities, lead work order prioritization, and partner closely with Operations and Engineering to maximize uptime and performance. If you're a technically strong maintenance professional ready to step into a lead role, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize work orders in Maximo or a relevant Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), managing scheduling and execution for the assigned maintenance group
• Maintain CMMS data including preventive maintenance (PM) job plans, asset records, labor accounts, and critical spare parts inventory to support equipment uptime
• Provide advanced technical guidance for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing CNC and industrial production equipment
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production Control to align maintenance schedules with production priorities and minimize downtime
• Develop and update PM job plans and support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and equipment reliability improvement initiatives
• Mentor and provide technical training to less experienced maintenance technicians

Experiences/Education - Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of CNC or industrial equipment maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, machine repair manuals, and blueprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) and working knowledge of Maximo or a comparable CMMS
• Experience coordinating and maintaining maintenance records, PM job plans, and work order data within a CMMS
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues and implement corrective actions
• Aptitude with hand tools, precision measurement tools, and multimeters

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and providing technical guidance to other technicians
• Hands-on experience with CNC equipment, machine monitoring systems, and Direct Numerical Control ( DNC)
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and related industrial systems and components
• Experience supporting TPM, preventive maintenance planning, and equipment reliability improvement programs

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,728.00 - $97,251.00 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 corningjobs.corning.com .