Utility Associate

Requisition Number: 79473

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

Purpose

The Utility Associate is responsible for performing multiple tasks that ensure the safe and efficient operation of production equipment to produce finished ceramic substrates for the automotive industry from raw materials. Tasks include but are not limited to manual processes within the facility that supports the operation. These process areas include but are not limited to box building, tube gauging, laser gauging, and blankets, and operating a fork truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manufacturing processes, including but not limited to box building, tube gauging, laser gauging, and blankets and operating a fork truck
• Effectively communicate with leadership and peers.
• Ensure workspace is maintained to 5S standards; clean and orderly
• Know and adhere to all Safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), plant work rules, Corning policies and procedures, and all performance metrics or targeted objectives
• Provide training to other Corning employees on various topics as assigned and maintain all required training as well as any certifications
• Receive, understand, verify, update, and maintain control of production paperwork, data logs, work tools, and other resources
• Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality products, assist others as necessary, and promote safety awareness

This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed indoors with light lifting, turning, pivoting, and reaching. Heavy lifting may occur in rare instances. Exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, oils, lights, and noises is expected.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• At least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Lifting of weight up to 50 lbs. to waist height and 30 lbs. to shoulder height
• Hand manipulation of materials, tools, keyboards, and other work items
• Mobility over wide floor areas and ability to negotiate stairs
• Remain standing for periods exceeding two (2) hours
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment

Hours of Work

Twelve (12) hour shifts with ability to rotate through a variety of tasks and assignments may be day shift or night shift.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is ​$17.00 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.  

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.