TCPS Maintenance Technician Night Shift
Corning · Newton, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Corning (industrial) in Newton, NC.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- PLC 40%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Corning in Newton
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Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all production and facility equipment operates efficiently and safely through effective preventative maintenance, calibration, and prompt corrective repairs. This role supports production, engineering, and operations by maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
Education and Experience
- ✓Technical degree in an industrial, mechanical, electrical, or related field or 3–5 years of equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.
- ✓Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in a trade, craft, or occupation is preferred.
- ✓Thorough understanding of machine functions, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment processes.
Required Skills and Technical Proficiency
Must be proficient in the safe and effective use of the following tools and equipment:
- ✓Electrical and diagnostic tools: volt meters, ohm meters, flow meters, thermometers
- ✓Precision measuring instruments: micrometers, dial and digital calipers
- ✓Machine tools: lathes, milling machines, drill presses
- ✓Fabrication and cutting equipment: band saws, cutoff saws, metal grinders, metal shears, metal brakes
- ✓Pipe bending and threading equipment
- ✓Welding equipment
- ✓Small hand tools and power tools
- ✓Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- ◆Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance according to established schedules, including repairs requiring equipment downtime.
- ◆Accurately complete maintenance work orders, CMMS entries (Maximo), predictive maintenance checklists, and all required documentation.
- ◆Communicate equipment status, maintenance activities, and potential issues to coordinators, supervisors, and operators.
- ◆Support production and engineering departments with maintenance and repair needs.
- ◆Assist with maintenance requirement specifications for the design of new machinery and upgrades or improvements to existing equipment.
- ◆Collaborate with engineering on assigned projects as needed.
- ◆Coordinate and work with outside contractors for preventative maintenance and repair activities.
- ◆Procure required parts, materials, and supplies for maintenance and project work.
- ◆Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety, environmental, and hazardous materials protocols.
- ◆Work effectively in a team environment that promotes safety awareness, cooperation, and mutual respect.
- ◆Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.
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Requisition Number: 75140
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