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Technician, Fiber Draw

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Date: Dec 1, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72159

 

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 

Role Purpose

Performs a variety of technical duties and activities as a part of the Applied Research and Development (AR&D) draw group including: running a fiber draw, wareflow management, collection of data from draw process, data analysis, and equipment maintenance and/or modifications. May work with a range of personnel including research, development, engineering, and operations.  Use measurement or process data to help project teams develop new processes or products. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining fiber draw equipment.
  • Works with Fibermaking teams focused on new product introduction, process improvement, and cost reduction projects
  • Works with engineers or scientists to develop and execute experimentation required to develop new processes & products for transfer.
  • May develop or implement new measurement devices for development or production purposes.
  • May operate fiber measurement devices and collect data to support product or process understanding.
  • Understands equipment used in key processes and interprets data from processes to solve problems.
  • Provides inputs to project plans that identify resources and accurate timelines

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Onsite 40 hours per week, primarily 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule with flexibility required based upon project and equipment usage requirements. 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years experience in technician roles (Manufacture or Electrical) 
  • Familiarity with Draw and/or Fiber Processing areas or other optical fiber manufacturing
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
  • Willingness to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of processes
  • Previous technician or operator roles that allowed for better understanding of the equipment and processes
  • Fluent with Outlook, Word, Excel; Willing and able to learn new software or programs
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to handle heights up to 18 feet

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Associates Degree in a technical field or strong Math/Science background and/or experiences
  • Documentation and/or technical report writing experience
  • Experience working in or with a Corning Development group
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Ability to communicate requirements, concerns and scheduling changes to cross functional teams
  • Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude
  • Ability to work independently, without detailed day-to-day direction
  • Ability to estimate required effort based upon experience at doing a similar task

 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $56,284.00 - $77,391.00 assuming full time status. 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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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