Shift Technician

About the role

The primary focus of the shift technician is to support the raw materials manufacturing processes, activities and drive process control and improve operational excellence in the areas that support the overall process. This position will assist the team leaders and operators in this area. This position will provide the shift with a critical link to cross‑functional operations, the technical, maintenance, and quality teams. In this role, you will provide manufacturing support for the manufacturing process while managing cost reduction, controls improvement, and capacity projects. The shift technician is expected to ensure safe work while driving production while providing technical support to the team. Additionally, the shift technician is expected to lead a shift in the absence of the team leader.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety incidents and employee feedback.
• Compile shift/production reports.
• Improve OEE and Performance.
• Downtime reconciliation and reduction.
• Safety and Housekeeping objectives, 5S compliance.
• Job Change Effectiveness Process Control/Process Discipline Strategy – Develop standard work instructions, standard set points, and standard operating procedures across the plant.
• Compliance to Quality specification and limit samples.
• Compliance with work rules.
• Provide information for Pre‑Run and Post Run Reviews with Line Leaders, RMP Section Supervisor, and engineers.
• Employee Training and Certification.
• Participate with and support all engineering activities directly affecting manufacturing improvements.
• Production support for any throughput or safety items that may be hindering output.
• Resolution to ongoing chronic issues that require process monitoring and data analysis to implement robust controls solutions.
• Manage multiple projects utilizing sound engineering principles to drive completion.
• Works closely with development groups to support new product development.
• Provide detailed documentation at the completion of projects.

Requirements

Education & Experience: 2‑year Technical Degree (preferred); 2+ years of work experience.

Required Skills: Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience working with and troubleshooting process equipment; Experienced electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, PLCs, temperature controls, safety systems, etc.; Experience with mechanical system troubleshooting including pneumatic controls, flow control, material handling, etc.

Qualifications

Desired Skills: Advanced knowledge of PLC Control systems: Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens or similar systems; Computer and data collection skills; Uses data and systematic approaches to solve problems and make decisions.

Skills

Soft Skills: Experience leading teams of 20 or more; Works well in a team environment, is a “self‑starter” and “results oriented”; Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of the team; Complies with all policies and procedures of the plant; Works well with other disciplines (IT, mechanical, and process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements; Ability to effectively coordinate, organize work, and resources to achieve results; Has a good attitude and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Corning offers a total package: company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions, matching 401(k) contributions (total retirement contributions 7%‑12% of pay), health and well‑being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, recognition program, and company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives.

Pay

The range for this position is $58,934.00 - $81,034.00 assuming full‑time status. Starting pay depends on location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Shift Technicians follow a 2‑3‑2 rotating schedule and participate in on‑call activities as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.