HVAC Technician

Requisition Number: 79939

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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, 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

Position Overview

The Industrial Facilities HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting HVAC-R and building systems within an industrial manufacturing facility. This role helps ensure reliable facility operations by maintaining HVAC equipment, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, mechanical systems, plumbing, building controls, and related facility equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on commercial or industrial HVAC-R experience and is comfortable troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues associated with facility equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial and commercial HVAC-R systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot chillers, including centrifugal and/or screw-type systems.
• Maintain cooling towers, pumps, motors, air-handling equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Diagnose HVAC-R, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot HVAC electrical components, including motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, and control circuits.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and computerized HVAC controls as applicable.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and service life.
• Use refrigeration gauges, multimeters, flow meters, temperature and pressure instruments, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment performance.
• Read and interpret HVAC schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Support plumbing systems and other general building systems as needed.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including minor drywall repair, patching, finishing, painting, and other building repairs when needed.
• Respond to facility service requests and equipment failures in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment conditions using the applicable CMMS.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and services.
• Identify and report facility or equipment hazards and support corrective actions.
• Follow OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and all company safety standards.
• Support facility emergency response and equipment readiness.
• Perform other facility maintenance responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial HVAC-R experience.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting chillers, cooling towers, and pump systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC-R principles and refrigeration cycles.
• Experience troubleshooting commercial or industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical components associated with HVAC and facility equipment, including motors, VFDs, relays, and sensors.
• Ability to read HVAC schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Experience using HVAC diagnostic instruments and tools, including gauges and multimeters.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely perform physical work in varying temperatures while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance priorities.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and respond to overtime or facility emergencies as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC technical degree, certificate, or equivalent technical training.
• EPA Section 608 certification.
• Experience with centrifugal and/or screw chillers.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• General plumbing and building maintenance experience.
• Experience with drywall repair, patching, finishing, and painting.
• Welding experience, including MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, and/or plasma cutting.
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$38.00 hourly rate - $40.50 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. 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

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.