Requisition Number: 75483 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, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected</li> <li 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</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions</li> </ul> Refractory Masonry consists of building and repairing heat and corrosion resistant structures and vessels such as furnaces, tanks, and containers. These structures are an integral part of Corning’s glass production processes. A Refractory Mason must be able to work in confined spaces and extreme (hot, dusty) environmental conditions. Due to the nature of tasks associated with this position all Journeyman Masons are required to be Journeyman Refractory Specialist. Key Responsibilities A Refractory Mason performs some or all of the following: • Adherence to all facility work rules and housekeeping/cleanliness. • Demonstrates safe working practices and procedures. • Adaptation of job site environment. • Prepares and uses necessary equipment and materials to perform work of a construction nature. • Using supplied construction prints to identify, layout, and complete masonry tasks as required to construct refractory structures. • Installation of refractory brick and associated ceramic components; • Understand processes for measuring and mixing refractory ingredients for a wide variety of mortars and other bonding agents. • Monitor mix of mortars to ensure correct ingredients, consistency and texture. • Operate equipment required for cutting, drilling, grooving, grinding and sizing refractory brick. • Possess working knowledge of cutting, drilling and grinding media used on equipment. • Understand the function and operation of hand tools required such as drills, saws, levels, trowels, grinders and measurement devices. • Operate ingredient mixers of all sizes to properly mix mortars. • Have knowledge of ladders, scaffolding and associated equipment to establish safe work platforms. • Assemble platforms as required by tasks to adhere to all safety requirements. • Operate cranes and hoists with proper rigging required for lifting equipment and materials. • Possess working knowledge of chains, slings, cables and other equipment used in hoisting applications. • Cleaning, grouting, pointing and other work necessary to achieve desired construction results on Masonry projects. • Installation of insulating materials used within the masonry field such as fiber frax and duraboard type items. • Execute demolition of existing refractory structures and proper disposal of old materials. • Interface with computers and computer controlled equipment as needed. Key Understandings • Required domestic travel and some voluntary international travel. Qualifications • Candidate must currently hold the Mason Journeyman classification. • Safe working attitude and behaviors. • Familiar with masonry tools, equipment and safety equipment. • Troubleshooting and problem solving. • Use of trowels, levels, transit and/or sight level, and other masonry hand and powered tools and equipment. • Use of measuring tapes, rules, squares used to layout and install materials to specifications. • Demonstrated advanced masonry and refractory masonry skills. • Good communication skills. • Strong ownership of achieving team deliverables and meet schedules. Ability • Able to operate a fork truck in tight spaces. • Work independently by him / herself and also do well within team group. • Capability of reading / understanding mechanical and construction drawings. • Layout construction lines accurately, squarely and within tolerances. • Lay brick, block, and other masonry, true to the line, level and plumb. • Select proper material and estimate quantities. • Able to travel outside of country for short term to long term basis. • Medically cleared to wear all appropriate safety personal protective equipment (example: respirators etc.). Experience • Minimum of 4 years of experience in related jobs. • Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years of age. • Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The starting pay for this position is $42.46 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. <div> Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. </li> </ul> </div> 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. 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>.

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