Corning Inc.

Facilities Maintenance Associate

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Durham, NC

Job Description

Requisition Number: 45993

Corning is one of the worlds leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed peoples lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

The purpose of this position is:

To provide general support to facility and facility equipment.

This position includes significant duties such as:

* Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, HVAC, chilled water systems, RO and DI water systems, air compressors, generators, boiler, etc.
* Operate/Support all HVAC systems and associated equipment, plumbing systems, building management system, generators, air compressors, resin delivery systems, and building repairs
* Perform facility inspections and report on condition affecting operations
* Monitor and supervise facility preventive maintenance contracts
* Respond to emergencies
* Prepare and submit summary reports of conditions in buildings and recommend actions to be taken
* Review and understand equipment and methods of operation, BMS system, fire/life. Safety such as fire suppression and alarm, and other systems
* Comply with all safety procedures and requirements
* Maintain records as required.
* Maintain detailed and accurate reports
* Perform cleaning tasks as requested
* Perform minor painting and build projects.
* Attend training sessions and seminars
* Other assigned tasks as requested.
* Handles more than one priority at a time and shifts priorities quickly
* Delivers on established tasks and goals
* Must be able to work indoors or outdoors
* Maintains site resin delivery system
* Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), or repairing equipment. Demonstrates safe techniques and proper use of all tools. Safety systems relating to working on the equipment such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, NFPA-70 E Arc Flash, spills, and machine guarding must be follwed at all times.
* Completes records / forms recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry in Maximo or other systems. Ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including, but not limited to, lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes, etc. Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents. Exposure to high frequency noise. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

3 years manufacturing/facilities experience with 2 years of responsibilities for equipment maintenance troubleshooting or equivalent military experience.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Corning Inc.

Corona, NY

Corning Incorporated engages in display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences businesses worldwide. The company’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for organic light-emitting diodes and liquid crystal displays used in televisions, notebook computers, and flat panel desktop monitors. Its Optical Communications segment manufactures optical fibers and cables; and hardware and equipment products, including cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware and connectors, optical components and couplers, closures, network interface devices, and other accessories for various carrier network applications. This segment also offers subscriber demarcation, connection and protection devices, various digital subscriber line passive solutions, and outside plant enclosures; and coaxial RF interconnects for the cable television industry and microwave applications. The company’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile, gasoline, and diesel applications.

Its Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals. The company’s Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies laboratory products comprising consumables, such as plastic vessels, specialty surfaces, cell culture media, and serum, as well as general labware and equipment for cell culture research, bioprocessing, genomics, drug discovery, microbiology, and chemistry. This segment sells its products under the Corning, Falcon, Pyrex, and Axygen brands.

The company was formerly known as Corning Glass Works and changed its name to Corning Incorporated in April 1989. Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Corning, New York.

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