Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Date: Aug 30, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75310

The purpose of this position is:

• Ensure that equipment operates efficiently through the effective use of preventative maintenance, calibration, and prompt breakdown maintenance.

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to an accredited apprenticeship program in trade, craft, or occupation preferred.
• Thorough understanding of machine function and equipment processes.
• Must be proficient in the use of Volt meters, Ohm meters, flow meters, thermometers, lathes, milling machines, drill press, band and cutoff saws, pipe bending and threading equipment, metal grinders, metal shear and brake, welding equipment, micrometers, dial and digital calipers, and small hand and power tools.
• Technical degree or 3-5 years of experience

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Troubleshoot equipment failure and perform root cause analysis.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work that requires equipment downtime per designated schedule.
• Properly complete maintenance work orders, CMMS (AS 400 and Maximo), predictive maintenance checklist and any other required documentation during normal performance of analysis and collection of data.
• Keep coordinators, supervisors, and operators informed of any changes or issues while performing routine maintenance.
• Support production and engineering departments with all necessary maintenance repair needs.
• Perform maintenance requirement specifications for the design of new machinery and/or upgrades/improvements to existing equipment.
• Work with engineering as assigned on projects as necessary.
• Work with outside contractors for PM's and repairs.
• Procure needed parts for projects or machine repair as required.
• Work in a team environment that fosters safety awareness and mutual respect.

Working Conditions:

• Heavy lifting in rare instances typically assisted.
• Majority of time light lifting is involved.
• Some exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, and noise, but none disagreeable.

The range for this position is $31.50 hourly rate - $35.75 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.

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.