Maintenance Technician
Corning · Manassas, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Corning (industrial) in Manassas, VA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- TPM, OEE, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Packaging lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $64k–$80k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 56 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 57 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $70k–$101k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 48%
- Team leadership 41%
- PLC 28%
- SAP 24%
- ✓ Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, OEE, FDA / GMP, Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Corning
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and media filling equipment within electrical, mechanical, machinist, or HVAC disciplines.
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical failures on automated filling lines, capping systems, conveyors, labeling equipment, and packaging systems.
- ◆Repair and replace mechanical components including pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic devices.
- ◆Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure conditions.
- ◆Installs piping and mounts for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors, HVAC systems, and steam generation systems.
- ◆Serve as the primary maintenance resource during second-shift manufacturing operations.
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
- ◆Support line startups, product changeovers, and production scheduling requirements.
- ◆Work directly with Manufacturing personnel to address equipment issues affecting throughput, quality, or safety.
- ◆Participate in root cause investigations for equipment failures and recurring downtime.
- ◆Recommend reliability improvements, to update PMs to increase equipment uptime.
- ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, maintenance cost reduction, and process efficiency.
- ◆Follow all GMP, ISO, and company quality requirements.
- ◆Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safety procedures.
- ◆Performs routine building repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing drywall, painting, fixing plumbing leaks, etc.
- ◆Responsible for general facility maintenance and repair in office and production areas.
- ◆Participate in safety audits and corrective actions.
- ◆Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.
Education
- ✓Working towards associate degree in technical area/ Mechanical
- ✓Two-year technical degree or equivalent
Work experience
- ✓At least 3 years’ work experience
Required skills
- ✓Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
- ✓Preventive and predictive maintenance execution
- ✓Pump, motor, gearbox, and conveyor maintenance.
- ✓Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
- ✓Automated production and filling line support
- ✓GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance
- ✓Strong communication and teamwork with Production, Quality, and Engineering
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Requisition Number: 78795
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Purpose of position
- •Provide mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability support for manufacturing equipment, automated filling lines, and associated production systems during second or needed shift operations. The position serves as the primary mechanical resource supporting manufacturing, minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of media products.
Desired skills
- +TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience
- +Pipe fitting and plumbing repairs
- +Compressed air system maintenance
Soft skills
- •Self-starter, able to work in team environment.
- •Interpersonal skills and able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams.
- •Communication Skills – Clearly communicate equipment status, downtime causes, and repair progress.
- •Teamwork & Collaboration – Work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
- •Accountability – Take ownership of equipment performance and maintenance activities.
- •Adaptability – Effectively manage changing priorities and unexpected equipment failures.
- •Attention to Detail – Accurately perform maintenance tasks while adhering to GMP and safety requirements.
- •Time Management – Prioritize work orders and respond efficiently to production needs.
- •Initiative – Proactively identify and address potential equipment issues before they become failures.
- •Customer Service Mindset – Support manufacturing operations with urgency and professionalism.
Travel
- •Minimum
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $34.25 hourly rate - $38.84 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.
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