Tool Room Supervisor

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Date:Aug 1, 2023

Location:Kennebunk, ME, US, 04043

Company:Corning

Requisition Number: 61147

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.


As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of the Position

In this role, you will direct and develop the tool room resources, provide tooling support to plant operations on both a day-to-day level and as part of continuous improvement. You will also be the liaison between the plant and division tooling engineering to ensure smooth transitions of new projects.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Supervisory or Managerial Experience
  • Experience within a manufacturing plant environment.
  • Familiarity with process data management applications/systems.
  • Ability to take routine data retrieval and analysis and develop a standard methodology.
  • Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
  • Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Applications.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and lead Tool Room employees
  • Track and plan tooling preventative maintenance
  • Ensure critical spare parts are available
  • Provide support for equipment, processes and new products.
  • Specify and order equipment in support of project work.
  • Identify key improvement opportunities within the department.
  • Maintain tool drawings and associated work instructions
  • Lead tool engineering projects
  • Develop experiment and validation plans,
  • Draw conclusions from data and make technical recommendations.
  • Provide verbal and written updates to supervisor and leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 》塑料工程学士学位cal Engineering, Tooling, or similar degree program.
  • 2-5+ years tooling / engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of plastic molding technologies.
  • Experience with CAD drafting; Solidworks.
  • Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.
  • Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
  • Rigorous problem solving.
  • Organizational skill

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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 ourValuesand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
  • 包括健康和福祉的好处medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance, 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.


Nearest Major Market:Portland Maine