Mechanic Skilled Trades
Date: Sep 19, 2026
Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 76881
**The company built on breakthroughs. **
**Join us. **
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 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
The purpose of this position:
To perform a very wide variety of maintenance tasks including but not limited to mechanical maintenance work such as: installation, fabrication, assembly, set-up, diagnosis.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Preventive and corrective maintenance work on plant and facilities equipment. Troubleshooting an services requiring the use of hand and maintenance tools and skills.
Works from blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions.
Operates a wide variety of equipment such as: various saws, benders, breaks, pipe threaders, drills, gauges, micrometers, industrial fork trucks, hand trucks, machine tools, welding equipment, carts, ladders, lifts, etc.
Performs tasks such as removing and reinstalling equipment, bearing replacements, equipment rebuilds, pipe bending and installation, etc.
Provide cross training for other skilled trades.
May be a member of a work group or team that utilizes some business skills such as: writing and entering work orders, material purchasing, project coordination, quotes and estimates, use of computer in performance of duties, etc.
Requirements:
This position has a skill/certification module. The specific skill requirements for each module appear in the certification document
Module 1 includes such duties as: Works independently, coordinates PMs, rebuilds, shutdowns and other employees as required; displays innovativeness when dealing with complex problems; trains others in maintenance techniques designed for sensitive processes.
Works as member of a team; prepares maintenance projects and layouts, inter-faces with customers, vendors and suppliers; responsible for the quality of works, timeliness, work methods, practices. (As additional modules are defined, the description will be updates for evaluation purposes.)
Education / Job Requirements:
Must have equivalent to a 2 year Mechanical Associate Degree and at least 8,000 on the job hours or > than 4 years’ experience.
Must be willing to work rotating shift schedule.
The successful candidate must pass a "Fit for Duty" exam designed for the Mechanic Job Description.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The starting pay for this position is $36.92 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
**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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
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.
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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Wilmington
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