Clean Room Operator
Apply now »Date: Aug 19, 2025
Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70403
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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.
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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
Purpose of Position: Manufacturing Associates are responsible for raw materials, in- process ware flow, subassemblies, and finished goods used within the cable manufacturing process. This may include UV coloring, stranding, buffering, ribboning, IPQC, jacketing, print/respool, cable repair, shipping/ receiving, and cutting and packaging
Major Responsibilities:
• Beginning of shift check with Manufacturing Coordinator regarding assignments and production priorities.
• Responsible for assembling shop papers, MI’s and raw materials prior to start up.
• Start up and change overs are per standard operating procedure
• Monitor lines while running to ensure quality product, perform necessary PQA checks to ensure product is manufactured to specification.
• Associates are required to report non conformance
• Ensure work space is 5S ready, clean and orderly Associates are expected to know performance metrics and work toward targeted objectives.
• May perform weekly associate maintenance.
• Associates should proactively report any equipment issues as soon as they become aware.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures, may occasionally troubleshoot.
• Assist RD&E with experiments as requested.
• Loading and unloading raw materials.
• Attention to consistent material handling procedures with an awareness of safe material transport according to environmental and hazardous materials protocols.
• Receiving materials to stock, storing, issuing raw materials and miscellaneous items for production use while maintaining inventory accuracy using cycle counts and daily transactions.
• Properly label and package reels for shipment to customer.
• Verify QC paper work, barcode and data sheets, with reel tag.
• Physically inspect reel via traverse, damage, and print statement Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality product, 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. May be required to acquire fork lift certification.
Working Conditions:
• Good working conditions.
• Heavy lifting in rare instances typically assisted.
• Majority of time light lifting is involved.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift for long period of time.
• Must be willing and able to wear all PPE requirements and abide by all dress codes including but not limited to: safety vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes (composite or steel), cut resistant gloves, and safety ANSI rated glasses.
• Some exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, and noise, but none disagreeable. Requirements: • High School or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Fork lift experience. At least 18 years of age.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of machine capabilities.
• Candidates must be trained and be up to date on forklift certifications.
The schedule for this position is tentatively set as a Monday through Friday assignment, contingent upon operational alignment and performance outcomes. Should this structure prove unsustainable, the role will transition to B shift. The primary responsibility of this position involves the thorough cleaning and maintenance of cleanroom machinery to ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards. 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.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $21.50 hourly rate - $26.25 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.
Nearest Major Market: Hickory