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Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Canton, NY, US, 13617

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77430

 

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: 

  • 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 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

 

General Trades Worker

 

The purpose of this position is to perform preventive maintenance, installation, construction, remodeling and repair work on plant facilities, services and production equipment. Responsible for utilizing a variety of skills including carpenter, millwright, pipefitter, welder, tinner and mechanic. Works from complex three-dimensional blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions. 

 

Purpose of Role:

  • Performs maintenance, installation, construction, remodeling, major overhauls, and repairs to all types of plant facilities and equipment.
  • Maintains production machinery and equipment requiring the use of trades and mechanics tools such as: Drill press, grinder, welder, saws, pipe threader, cutting torch, belter, shear, bending brake, forklift truck, hand tools, etc.

 

 

Demonstrates competency in the following areas:

  • Machine maintenance and repair
  • Rigging equipment and handling
  • Installation of machinery and equipment
  • Pipefitting
  • Cutting and welding
  • Sheet metal working
  • General Carpentry

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Performing various maintenance tasks on plant facilities and equipment.
  • Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
  • Responsible for understanding and following applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory consideration.

 

Education & Experience:

  • New York State Journeyman card in applicable trade is required.
  • 2 to 4 years’ experience is preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing maintenance is desired.
  • Requires the willingness and ability to work off shifts (2nd and/or 3rd), holidays and weekends.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The starting pay for this position is ​$36.12 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.  

 

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 accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Massena

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