Precision Grinding Machinist

Requisition Number: 71123

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Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Department: Mechanical Fabrication

General Duties:

• Work from detailed drawings, sketches or verbal description to fabricate high tolerance parts.
• Interaction and collaboration with engineering
• Interfaces with plant systems [Manufacturing Execution System and MS Office Suite]
• Maintain schedules and records as required
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Working in gage level to submicron tolerances
• Experience with mechanics used in optical application
• Use of cylindrical grinding equipment
• Use of rotary grinding equipment
• Use of manual lathes
• Use of Metrology equipment, electronic indicators, interferometers
• Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance
• Actively engages with continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
• Engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional discipline to procedural requirements
• Willing to learn and operate other equipment within department
• Ability to work independently and with others
• 8+ years related experience in precision machining operations

Hours of Work:

• B Shift (14:00PM – 10:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.

Education:

• High School Diploma Required
• NYS Tradesperson (or equivalent experience) in a machining/mechanical field is preferred.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. 

The range for this position is ​$32.00 - $34.00/hour with a $2.00/hour shift differential for hours worked on B Shift.  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.

Corning Puts YOU First!

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

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.   

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply today!