Manufacturing Associate I - Deburr

Requisition Number: 73359

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, 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

The purpose of this position is:

This is an entry-level position. Manufacturing Associate I’s are responsible for learning and executing production processes to manufacture small parts of low to medium complexity using a variety of tools including tweezers, microscopes, and hand presses. Processes to learn include assembly, reading routers, work instructions and drawings.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality product, assist others as necessary and promote safety awareness

• Learn to perform and become proficient with area operations for low to medium complexity products using a microscope and various small bench top tools

• Learn to perform routine maintenance on needed equipment

• Be able to identify parts and possess good manual dexterity to produce parts to required quality and quantity

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, part identification, and record data in accordance with router, work instructions, and drawing instructions

• Perform inspection to identify good product from bad product and take appropriate corrective actions

• Associates are expected to know performance metrics and work toward targeted objectives

• Associates should proactively report any part, process, or equipment issues as soon as they become aware

• The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned

Working Conditions: Working at a table with small parts, tools, and a microscope for the duration of the shift

Education: High School or General Education Diploma

Shift: 5:00 am - 13:30 pm / Monday to Friday

The range for this position is ​$20.00 hourly rate - $23.50 hourly rate. 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.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 [email protected] .