Industrial Electrician

Requisition Number: 79938

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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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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

Position Overview

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment within an industrial manufacturing environment. This position supports production and facility operations by maintaining safe and reliable electrical systems, automated equipment, controls, and power distribution systems.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on industrial electrical experience, including electrical troubleshooting, motor controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, electrical schematics, and high- and low-voltage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA requirements, and company safety standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures on manufacturing equipment and related industrial systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, control circuits, and electrical panels.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Install, configure, program, or modify PLCs and associated control components based on experience and business needs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot high- and low-voltage electrical systems and power distribution equipment.
• Install, renovate, modify, and upgrade electrical systems and equipment.
• Use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment to identify electrical faults and verify proper system operation.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, contractors, and other team members to resolve electrical issues and complete projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all applicable electrical and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on Industrial Electrician experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, sensors, and industrial control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical safety requirements.
• Experience with high- and low-voltage electrical systems and power distribution.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming or modifying PLC logic.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar industrial PLC platforms.
• Experience with HMIs and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with electrical construction, equipment installation, or system renovation.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or automated production equipment.
• Journeyman, electrical apprenticeship, technical degree, or equivalent electrical training.
• Welding experience is a plus.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$38.00 hourly rate - $40.50 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. 

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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 [email protected].