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Mason & Maintenance Section Leader, CMS

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Date: Jun 12, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75673

The company built on breakthroughs.  
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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.  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Role Purpose

Provide leadership for masonry and maintenance operations supporting plant production. This role is responsible for supervising a team of masons and maintenance resources, coordinating work execution, and driving safety, quality, and productivity outcomes aligned with plant objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of masons and maintenance personnel; assign work, monitor performance, and ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.
Oversee day-to-day masonry and maintenance activities, including work order management from initiation through closeout.
Partner with engineering, operations, EHS, Project Logistics Group, and plant customers to prioritize work and resolve issues.
Ensure completion of operator-level and planned maintenance activities to protect asset reliability.
Champion a strong safety culture, ensure adherence to procedures, and conduct inspections.
Oversee refractory masonry work including installation, repair, demolition, and material preparation.
Oversee box/crate building work orders including build timing, drawing understanding, and execution to schedule
Serve as the first point of contact for customer concerns and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Track labor hours, costs, and work execution performance; maintain accurate documentation and updates.
Manage refractory materials, maintenance supplies, and waste disposal processes.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing, leadership, or related experience.
Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong working knowledge of masonry/refractory operations and/or industrial maintenance practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead union or hourly workforces and coordinate daily operations.
Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams.
Demonstrates flexibility and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
Ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
Challenges existing processes constructively to drive improvement.
Takes ownership of results and follows through on commitments.
Anticipates issues and acts proactively to resolve them.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Journeyman Mason or equivalent technical experience.
Experience with work order systems or maintenance tracking systems.
Knowledge of fabrication and ability to read detailed drawings
Familiarity with plant safety, quality, and continuous improvement systems.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,473.00 - $113,401.00 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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