Optical Associate Jobs in Zebulon, NC (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 74793

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Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

Performs routine and emergency maintenance on facility equipment. Performs various process improvements of facility equipment. Participates in troubleshooting and new equipment installation that vary in complexity. 

This position includes significant duties such as:  
        
•    Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, HVAC, chilled water systems, RO and DI water systems, air compressors, generators, boiler, etc.
•    Operates/supports all HVAC systems and associated equipment, plumbing systems, building management system, generators, air compressors, resin delivery systems, and building repairs
•    Performs facility inspections and reports on conditions affecting operations
•    Monitors facility preventive maintenance contracts
•    Prepares and submits summary reports of conditions in buildings and recommends actions to be taken
•    Reviews and understands equipment and methods of operation, BMS system, fire/life and safety such as fire suppression and alarm, and other systems
•    Complies with all safety procedures and requirements
•    Maintains detailed and accurate reports and records as required
•    Performs cleaning tasks as requested
•    Performs minor painting and build projects
•    Maintain all required training as well as any certifications 
•    Handles more than one priority at a time and shifts priorities quickly
•    Maintains site resin delivery system
•    Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance , or repairing equipment 
•    Demonstrates safe techniques and proper use of all tools and safety systems relating to working on the equipment such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, NFPA-70 E Arc Flash, spills, and machine guarding
•    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 /Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
•    Provides training to others on various topics as assigned and maintains all required training as well as any certifications
•    Other assigned tasks as requested

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work indoors or outdoors. 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 GED required

Experience:  

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

The range for this position is ​$25.00 hourly rate - $30.00 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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