Manufacturing Associate I - Plating

Requisition Number: 69867

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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Shift Information: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 12:00am

The purpose of this position is: Tend to automatic equipment that conveys metal objects through series of cleaning, rinsing, and plating solutions to plate objects. Observes plating operation to insure conformance with company standards.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Prepare all process equipment to start plating operations.
• Add and maintain chemicals on the plating line by following the chemical add sheet from the chemical lab and record data on the chemical add sheet.
• Perform minor trouble shooting on the plating line.
• Place parts in automatic and/or semi-automatic plating process baths to go through a series of cleaning, rinsing, drying and various chemical applications to required specifications.
• Make minor computer program adjustments to ensure continuous operation on the plating line.
• Conduct periodic quality control checks on plated surfaces as required in the various plating applications.
• Record amounts of parts processed through the plating line on a daily production sheet.
• Operate hand and full size forklifts in a safe and efficient manner as required to move pallets of parts to assigned locations.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain safety and quality standards by using acceptable housekeeping practices on equipment and work area.
• Maintain good verbal and written communication with lead person/supervisor concerning problems, especially as related to plating processes.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent average lifting on a daily basis.
• Some exposure to elements of chemicals, oils, noise and wetness. 

Education/Experience:

• High School or General Education Diploma
• No experience required

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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Corning offers you the total package.  

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 parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• 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.     
• 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.  

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.