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Mason & Maintenance Section Leader, CMS

Corning
Painted Post, NY, United States Posted Jul 11, 2026
On-siteUSD 82,473 - 113,401 / year

About this role

About the Role Provide leadership for masonry and maintenance operations supporting plant production. This role is responsible for supervising a team of masons and maintenance resources, coordinating work execution, and driving safety, quality, and productivity outcomes aligned with plant objectives.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of masons and maintenance personnel; assign work, monitor performance, and ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.
  • Oversee day-to-day masonry and maintenance activities, including work order management from initiation through closeout.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, EHS, Project Logistics Group, and plant customers to prioritize work and resolve issues.
  • Ensure completion of operator-level and planned maintenance activities to protect asset reliability.
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensure adherence to procedures, and conduct inspections.
  • Oversee refractory masonry work including installation, repair, demolition, and material preparation.
  • Oversee box/crate building work orders including build timing, drawing understanding, and execution to schedule.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for customer concerns and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Track labor hours, costs, and work execution performance; maintain accurate documentation and updates.
  • Manage refractory materials, maintenance supplies, and waste disposal processes.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing, leadership, or related experience.
  • Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of masonry/refractory operations and/or industrial maintenance practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead union or hourly workforces and coordinate daily operations.
  • Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
  • Challenges existing processes constructively to drive improvement.
  • Takes ownership of results and follows through on commitments.
  • Anticipates issues and acts proactively to resolve them.
  • Journeyman Mason or equivalent technical experience (Desired).
  • Experience with work order systems or maintenance tracking systems.
  • Knowledge of fabrication and ability to read detailed drawings.
  • Familiarity with plant safety, quality, and continuous improvement systems.
  • This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Nice to Have

  • Journeyman Mason or equivalent technical experience.
  • Experience with work order systems or maintenance tracking.
  • Ability to read detailed drawings.
  • Familiarity with plant safety, quality, and continuous improvement systems.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $82,473.00 - $113,401.00 per year. Starting pay is dependent on factors including location, market demands, and experience.

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