Corning Incorporated · 12 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Technician
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $103K/yr
10+ years expCorning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to provide project leadership in the upgrading, installation, commissioning, and startup of manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment
Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment
Supervise and provide direction to internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment
Assist in developing and using project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all corporate, business unit and site guidelines
Ensure that all the project team has safety training, safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents
Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans
Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations
Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules
Create, review, and update installation documentation and drawings as required
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality
Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time, on-budget and satisfy performance measures
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues
Provide training to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities
Review, “redline”, and modify existing installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, machine specs, schedules, and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services
Modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment
Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment
Qualification
Required
AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent work experience of 10+ years may be considered in lieu of degree.)
Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices
Strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach
Determines and recommends the best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines
Interpreting drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting. Familiar with process piping system design, including P&IDs
Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators. Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate, pressure, level
Preferred
Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, Inventor, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and MS Project
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment
Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively
Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders
Effective communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process
Familiar with the following: Precision positioning devices and laser alignment devices, Equipment used for machine installation activities: man lifts, industrial equipment moving devices, hand tools, etc., Electronic calibration equipment, Fluke Meters, Precision flow measurement devices
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
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.
Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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