Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

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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**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.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory