Maintenance Planner

Overview

Requisition Number: 70736 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, and automotive 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

The Maintenance Planner/Engineering Technician is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the plant’s maintenance plans and team’s schedules to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal downtime. The role supports the execution of maintenance activities by coordinating resources, materials, and work orders while improving work efficiency and overall productivity.

• Develop detailed, effective maintenance schedules for planned work orders.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on criticality, safety, and production needs.
• Coordinate with operations, CMMS coordinator, maintenance technicians, and other stakeholders to plan equipment shutdowns.
• Work Order Management, resource coordination.
• Generate reports and documentation aligning with production and maintenance metrics.
• Review and manage work requests and ensure proper planning and materials are allocated.
• Develop job plans and schedules that include labor, materials, tools, and timelines.
• Track work order progress and close completed work orders in the CMMS system.
• Work closely with maintenance supervisors, planners, and technicians to allocate labor and ensure work readiness.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to secure necessary materials and tools.
• Analyze maintenance data to optimize schedules and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, job plans, and historical work records.
• Provide periodic reports on work order completion rates, backlog status, and equipment performance.

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday core business hours)
• Flexible hours will be needed to promote startup efforts, including weekend/evenings/holiday operations.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability maintenance roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or similar platforms).

• Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and social skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment schematics.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Positive attitude.
• Personal initiative and dedication.
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups.
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward.
• Organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution abilities.