Quality Technician
Apply now »Date: Feb 19, 2026
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73409
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
This role will support our quality department in maintaining and improving the quality of our products and processes through investigations, software utilization, and documentation development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem solving, a desire to learn, and an interest in quality assurance in a manufacturing or production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams on quality investigations for top quality losses utilizing all available data sources.
- Responsible for documenting quality investigation problem solving within EtQ CAPA system.
- Responsible for managing and reporting out on quality investigation problem solving statuses and due dates to ensure successful and timely completion of top-quality loss problem solving.
- Effectively complete customer follow-ups within the division timelines and complete 8D reports.
- Responsible for managing production inventory and documentation systems including:
- Usage reports and decisions including data collection and analysis.
- Document creation with reviews, approvals, maintenance, communication, and training.
- Lead document related inventory, physical generation, maintenance, and storage.
- Support of training, creation of standards, physical part inspection, and data system entries
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather suggestions, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and support business development activities.
- Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in solar energy systems, participating in training programs and professional development activities as needed.
Work Hours
- Days – Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
- Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional overtime and/or support when needed.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certification or associate degree in a relevant field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in technical setting or support.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, subcontractors, team members, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with basic analytical capabilities.
- Willingness and ability to learn and effectively use computer-based quality systems.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and organization
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $48,530.00 - $66,729.00 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.
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: Saginaw