Maintenance Team Leader - AO Phoenix - Aerospace & Defense

Maintenance Team Leader - AO Phoenix - Aerospace & Defense

** Date:
** May 21, 2026

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* Location:

** Glendale, AZ, US, 85301

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74089

** 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

** Role Purpose*
* Manage maintenance technicians' daily work and schedule work orders in CMMS for the group. Manage CMMS to include building PM job plans, creating assets, building labor accounts, and managing the critical spare parts inventory module. Manage TPM Program to include scheduling and driving TPM Equipment Improvement Meetings with support from Operations and Engineering groups with primary goal of extending asset life, improving machine performance and reduction of scrap.

Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance activities in production areas to ensure equipment can meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes maintenance schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established maintenance guidelines, procedures, and policies. Interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups. May interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers and functional peer groups at management levels.

Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Plan and manage movement of equipment for building expansion.

+ Maximo work scheduling

+ Manage spare parts inventory and work with Vallen to ensure 100% accuracy.

+ Lead and direct the maintenance team in servicing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment.

+ Ensure the proper functioning of all production machinery and equipment.

+ Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.

+ Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues quickly and efficiently.

+ Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

+ Comply with all safety and health regulations.

+ Coordinate with other departments for equipment availability and planning maintenance activities.

+ Work with Production Control to schedule equipment PMs to minimize impact to production

+ The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred, other education or comparable experience may be considered in lieu of degree

+ 3+ years equipment maintenance experience, 4 years in a leadership role.

+ Ability to…