Maintenance Planner

Date: Jan 9, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66306

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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

Purpose of the Position:

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

Key Tasks:

• 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.

• Evaluate 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.

Work Hours:

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday core business hours)

• Flexible hours will be needed to promote start up efforts. Including weekend/evenings/holiday operations.

Education & Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 3+ years ofexperiencein 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.

• Systematic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Desired Skills:

• Associate’s orBachelor’sDegreein Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• 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.

• Organized.

• Conflict resolution.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $66,382.00 - $91,275.00 assuming full time status. 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​ Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Saginaw