What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Electrician position at Corning and Careers?
Date: Feb 9, 2026
Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70436
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
The purpose of this position is:
Provide electrical maintenance support for manufacturing operations and facilities.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Providing electrical / controls support to facilities equipment.
- Performing troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems including but not limited to motors, starters, fans, pumps, UPS, VFDs, PLC controls, fire alarm systems, generators, breakers, and medium voltage power distribution equipment.
- Calibrating and troubleshooting digital and analog instrumentation.
- Providing technical assistance to project teams.
- Helping monitor and optimize facilities processes.
Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Certified or Licensed Electrician.
- This position requires a strong electrical background. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints, block diagrams, piping diagrams, ladder, logic, schematic diagrams, electrical power distribution diagrams, P&ID, loop, sheets, and motor elementary drawings.
- Successful completion of plant electrical assessment process.
- Some familiarity with Dashboard, PI, or SPC.
- Candidate must be willing to work alternating shifts, including nights/weekends/holidays.
Required Education/Experience:
- High school or GED
- A two-year electrical or electronics degree with a minimum of two years of electrical.
- industrial experience.
- Electrical License and/or Electrical Certifications.
- 2-5 years of electrical experience.
Preferred Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Experience with Computer / PLC controls, HMI, & associated components.
- Experience with industrial systems such as air compressors, chillers, vacuum systems (operation or troubleshooting).
- Root cause analysis techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others and participate in teams.
- Electrical contractor’s license, NFPA70e electrical safety certified, experience with wire pulling/conduit bending.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to fumes, noise, oil, dirt, heat and cold temperatures.
- At times must be able to exert a force of 36 to 100 pounds and lift 5 to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use ladders and work at heights above 6 feet.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $24.50 hourly rate - $30.75 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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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 accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Hickory
Salary : $25 - $31