Controls Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Corning•Hickory, NC

9d•$71,678 - $98,557•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is hiring a Controls & Manufacturing Technician to provide hands-on technical support across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems on our manufacturing floor. You'll be the go-to resource for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues, supporting controls projects, and driving reliability and process improvements that keep production running at its best. This is a strong role for a technically sharp, self-directed technician who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and wants variety, ownership, and impact. The 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.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Technology — or equivalent manufacturing experience (at least 2 years experience in manufacturing environments with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.)
Knowledge of controls systems including PLCs (in particular Allen Bradley/Rockwell), HMIs, sensors, motors, and actuators
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures
Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo Drives
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and HMI/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and technical documentation creation
Knowledge of motion control systems, and industrial networks
Experience with OSI PI or other process data analysis tools
Familiarity with legacy controls systems and plant networks

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical and controls troubleshooting on production equipment — diagnosing and resolving issues using data-driven approaches
Provide advanced support for plant control systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and automation equipment
Support and execute controls and electrical scope for improvement and capital projects; assist in transferring new technologies and processes into production
Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives; analyze process data to identify trends and prevent recurring issues
Create and update electrical schematics and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical; maintain accurate technical documentation for equipment and processes
Train and support maintenance and operations teams in troubleshooting methods; collaborate with engineering and maintenance partners