Manufacturing Tech II

Requisition Number: 74771

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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.

🛠️ Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Technician

Location: Concord, NC Schedule: 12-hour Dupont rotating swing shift (14 days/month with a 7-day break) Compensation:

• $2.00/hour night shift differential
• Sunday premium at 1.5x pay

🎯 Role Purpose

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will serve as a key technical resource during your shift, providing second- and third-level troubleshooting support for manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues that affect throughput, quality, safety, and equipment performance.

In addition to responding to immediate technical problems, you will help identify root causes, support preventive maintenance efforts, and recommend durable solutions to address recurring issues.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift technical support for manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with urgency and precision to support production goals
• Support resolution of throughput, performance, and safety-related issues impacting output
• Identify chronic equipment and process problems and recommend robust long-term corrective actions
• Monitor area performance, proactively identify issues, and drive them through to closure
• Manage multiple technical issues simultaneously while applying established technical standards and troubleshooting methods
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep initiatives
• Provide technical expertise to maintenance personnel for repair, installation, testing, maintenance, and debugging of equipment
• Complete detailed and accurate documentation for troubleshooting activities, repairs, and projects
• Maintain systems and actions necessary to support department certification requirements, quality system audit programs, and ISO14000 compliance
• Promote and reinforce a safe work environment, including adherence to housekeeping and safety standards

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics or a related field
  OR
• High school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of technical manufacturing experience, including verifiable electrical systems capability
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing:
• Mechanical equipment
• Electrical controls
• Pneumatic controls
• Proficiency using test equipment for troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Familiarity with sensors, switches, motors, and actuators
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and machine specifications
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements

🌟 Desired Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of PLC control systems
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Self-starter with strong initiative and a results-driven approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally to assess manufacturing system functionality and support equipment/process improvement

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates in this role are:

• Strong hands-on troubleshooters who can respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Focused on safety, quality, and production performance
• Capable of balancing immediate issue resolution with long-term reliability improvements
• Organized, accountable, and thorough in documentation and follow-through
• Effective communicators who collaborate well across production, maintenance, and technical teams

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting manufacturing excellence. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will help drive uptime, improve equipment performance, and contribute to a safe and efficient operation. Your technical skills and problem-solving ability will have a direct impact on daily performance and long-term operational success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can apply your troubleshooting expertise and contribute to continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,934.00 - $81,034.00 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.

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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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.