Sterilization Maintenance Associate
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Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70449
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
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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, and automotive 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
This position includes significant duties such as:
- Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and
electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply. - Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related
equipment and machinery. - Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals. Routinely
assesses the suitability of such intervals and scope covered and revises when
necessary. - Operation includes: monitoring output quality and quantity; troubleshooting; making
necessary machine / parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviating
minor jams. - Supports validation from a mechanical support perspective.
- Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are
beyond the Production Associate’s capability to address. - Responsible for the waste removal for hazardous materials and tools.
- Implements equipment modifications or improvements.
- Reads prints to make mechanical repairs on machines and associated subsystems.
- This includes correcting processes as necessary to ensure components meet or
exceed quality expectations. - Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and
company. - Participates in Quality activities in functional area and coordinates with the
appropriate audience to arrive at the critical decisions necessary for the correct
disposition of product as assigned. This includes verifying the correct set-up of
machines and auxiliary equipment before processing. - Communicates status of technical issues with leadership team.
- Expected to use Lean tools (e.g., 5S, 20 Keys, etc.) per current procedures.
- 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 followed at all times. - Completes production 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. - Operates machinery when required.
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/Experience:
- Associate Degree, Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years manufacturing experience with 2 years of responsibilities for equipment
maintenance troubleshooting or equivalent military experience.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $29.00 hourly rate - $33.50 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh