About this role
<p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 74668</span></strong></p> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join our Fairport team as a Precision Griding Machinist, where your expertise will be integral in setting up, operating, and maintaining precision grinding equipment to create high-quality components that power breakthrough products across industries.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Come break through at Corning. A career without limits; ready for you.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Work from detailed drawings, sketches or verbal description to fabricate high tolerance parts</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Interaction and collaboration with engineering</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Interfaces with plant systems (e.g., document control, manufacturing execution system, etc.)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintain schedules and records as required</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Other duties as required</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Required Skills/Experience:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 3+ years related experience in independent machining operations</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong math skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Outstanding communication skills</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Exceptional attention to detail</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Exceptional discipline to procedural requirements</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Willing to learn and operate other equipment within department</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ability to work independently and with others.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Desired Skills/Experience:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Working in gage level to submicron tolerances</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience with mechanics used in optical applications</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Use of cylindrical grinding equipment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Use of rotary grinding equipment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Use of manual lathes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Use of metrology equipment, electronic indicators, interferometers</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Actively engages with continuous improvement and cost reduction programs</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Hours of Work (support needed on all):</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 2nd Shift (2:00PM – 10:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 3rd Shift (10:00PM – 6:30AM) with overtime as needed and required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Friday, Saturday, Sunday (6AM-6:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Education:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• High School Diploma Required</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• AS degree (or equivalent experience) in optics or another technical field is preferred</span></p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This position does not support immigration sponsorship. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The range for this position is<strong> $25.00 </strong>hourly<strong> </strong>rate<strong> - $29.13 </strong>hourly rate. with a <strong>$2.00/hour shift differential</strong> for hours worked on B Shift and a <strong>$3.00/hour shift differential</strong> for hours worked on C Shift. 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. <span style="color:darkorange"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Corning Puts YOU First! </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• <strong>As part of our commitment to your financial well-being</strong>, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• <strong>Our health and well-being benefits include</strong> medical, dental, vision, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">•<strong> Company-wide bonuses align </strong>with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• <strong>Getting paid for our work is important </strong>but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><br><em>Ready to shape the future with us? Apply today!</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>A job that shapes a life. </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Corning offers you the total package. </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">[email protected]</a>.</span></p>