Equipment Technician Trainee

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Job Details

Description

The Equipment Technician Trainee assists with the maintenance, inspection, and support of machinery and equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience, supporting senior technicians while learning troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Support & Maintenance

• Assist in routine inspections and preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Help troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and operational issues under supervision.
• Operate hand and power tools safely to support maintenance tasks.
• Document work performed, including repairs, parts used, and maintenance observations.
• Assist in installations, calibrations, or adjustments of equipment.
• Report equipment issues promptly to senior technicians or supervisors.

Operational Support

• Support the setup and preparation of equipment for production runs.
• Assist in ensuring equipment and work areas meet safety and operational standards.
• Help organize and maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with senior technicians and other maintenance staff to complete tasks.
• Participate in training and mentoring to develop technical skills and knowledge.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or technical certification required.
• 0–2 years of experience in equipment maintenance, support, or related technical field; school labs or internships acceptable.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or industrial systems.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and variable conditions.
• Regular standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• May require extended hours, weekend work, or on-call availability.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$29.00 hourly rate - $30.50 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.

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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.

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] .