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Maintenance Planner/Engineering Technician

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Date: Sep 4, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70736

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

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.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

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 

 

Purpose of the Position:

The Maintenance Planner/Engineering Technician is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the plant’s maintenance plans and team schedules to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal downtime. The role supports the execution of maintenance activities by coordinating resources, materials, and work orders while improving work efficiency and overall productivity.

 

Key Tasks:

  • Develop detailed, effective maintenance schedules for planned work orders.
  • Prioritize maintenance activities based on criticality, safety, and production needs.
  • Coordinate with operations, CMMS coordinator, maintenance technicians, and other stakeholders to plan equipment shutdowns.
  • Work Order Management, resource coordination.
  • Generate reports and documentation aligning with production and maintenance metrics.
  • Review and manage work requests and ensure proper planning and materials are allocated.
  • Develop job plans and schedules that include labor, materials, tools, and timelines.
  • Track work order progress and close completed work orders in the CMMS system.
  • Work closely with maintenance supervisors, planners, and technicians to allocate labor and ensure work readiness.
  • Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to secure necessary materials and tools.
  • Analyze maintenance data to optimize schedules and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, job plans, and historical work records.
  • Provide periodic reports on work order completion rates, backlog status, and equipment performance.

 

Work Hours:

  • Standard Hours (Monday – Friday core business hours)
  • Flexible hours will be needed to promote start up efforts. Including weekend/evenings/holiday operations.

 

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field is a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability maintenance roles in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or similar platforms).

 

Required Skills:  

  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and social skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project).
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment schematics.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

 

Soft Skills:

  • Positive attitude.
  • Personal initiative and dedication.
  • Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups.
  • Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Conflict resolution abilities.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $69,494.00 - $95,555.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Saginaw

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