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Overview

Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science, seeking a Production Maintenance Associate I to perform entry-level maintenance and repair of production equipment. This role offers opportunities for individuals interested in strengthening their maintenance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform entry-level duties in the preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment.
  • Read and understand low complexity electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and machine repair manuals.
  • Troubleshoot and make necessary repairs on low complexity jobs.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks for production machinery and auxiliary equipment.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
  • Assist other maintenance technicians in breakdown repairs during production.
  • Support plant-wide initiatives on TPM goals.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly work area and support department 5S goals.
  • Complete all maintenance-related paperwork.
  • Maintain safety and quality standards in the work area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a production environment.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Understanding of basic electrical circuits and HVAC systems.
  • General knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, welding, and other facilities-related skills.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Shift: Monday - Friday 15:00 - 23:30.
  • This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Glendale, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $28/hr median for manufacturing welder jobs across Arizona, where the middle half runs $21–$34/hr across 18 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 39% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Glendale, AZ

We're tracking 19 other active welding openings in Glendale, AZ right now, from 6 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 500 other active welding openings from 274 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Glendale, or widen the search to Arizona.

Corning Incorporated currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (20), EZARC (19), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Mesa at $33/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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