Instrument Electrician

Requisition Number: 70412

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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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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Major Responsibilities/Ongoing Tasks:

• Installs, maintains, adjusts and repairs electrical and electronic equipment such as power lines, lighting fixtures, electric motors, power distribution panels, electrical and electronic recording, regulating, control, and sensing equipment.
• May also perform a variety of lower level trades work including maintenance, repair, fabrication, installation, and remodeling work on plant facilities, manufacturing and service equipment.
• Runs power lines to any production or service equipment outlet, selecting proper size and type conductor according to established tables and safety codes.
• Snakes wire through conduit and attaches power leads to equipment.
• Tests circuits before closing power switch, using electrical testing equipment to avoid damage to installation.
• Checks operating condition of installation by closing power switch and observing operation.
• Performs on energized lines, circuits, equipment, and connections carrying 480 volts or more.
• Moves and removes wiring in safety switch motor starters, removes and replaces fuses, adjusts calibration screws on substation breakers without shutdown, removes and reinstalls breaker panels. Also, as necessary, makes hot cutovers.
• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on electrical and pneumatic controls, feedback, or servo equipment. Includes such equipment as recorders, electro-pneumatic controllers and valving for the gas sterilization vacuum chamber system, solid state electronic controls and power supplies for ultra-sonic production welding equipment, electronic controls, recorders, and power supplies for high voltage (75,000 volts) plasma generating equipment, CellBIND treaters, temperature controllers and indicators for injection molding
  machines.
• Calibrates and repairs thermostats, humidistats, sensors, and controllers, balances air volume requirements in maintaining plant air-conditioning systems.
• Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic steam boiler controllers.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program for all plant instrumentation, air-conditioning systems, service equipment, manufacturing equipment, and other systems as required.
• Plans and lays out work, coordinating it with work of others, as required.
• Works from sketches, blueprints, written and oral instructions.
• Maintains spare parts inventories in areas of responsibility.
• Keeps records, initiates purchase requisitions as necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping conditions in working area.
• Observes safety regulations and practices.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Self-managed teams and we are looking for individuals that possess a strong work ethic and substantial interpersonal and team participation skills
• Journeyman Electrician or Associate degree and 5+ year’s relevant experience.
• Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Overtime is required.
• The qualified candidate must be at least 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• New employees will go through a 90 day probationary period.
• Production and Maintenance employees are represented by USW Local 1029.

The starting pay for this position is ​$34.46 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .