Sterilization Maintenance Associate

Sterilization Maintenance Associate

Date: Jul 18, 2025

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69337

* 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.

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.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.

• Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.

• Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals. Routinely assesses the suitability of such intervals and scope covered and revises when necessary.

• Operation includes: monitoring output quality and quantity; troubleshooting; making necessary machine / parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviating minor jams.

• Supports validation from a mechanical support perspective.

• Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are beyond the Production Associate’s capability to address.

• Responsible for the waste removal for hazardous materials and tools.

• Implements equipment modifications or improvements.

• Reads prints to make mechanical repairs on machines and associated sub-systems.

• This includes correcting processes as necessary to ensure components meet or exceed quality expectations.

• Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company.

• Participates in Quality activities in functional area and coordinates with the appropriate audience to arrive at the critical decisions necessary for the correct disposition of product as assigned. This includes verifying the correct set-up of machines and auxiliary equipment before processing.

• Communicates status of technical issues with leadership team.

• Expected to use Lean tools (e.g., 5S, 20 Keys, etc.) per current procedures.

• Works with hand tools and/or power tools while troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance (PM), or repairing equipment. Demonstrates safe techniques and proper use of all tools. Safety systems relating to working on the equipment such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, NFPA-70 E Arc Flash, spills, and machine guarding must be followed at all times.

• Completes production records / forms recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry in Maximo or other systems. Ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Operates machinery when required.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including, but not limited to, lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes etc.

• Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents.

• Exposure to high frequency noise. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.

Education/Experience:

• Associate Degree, Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience…