Assembly Technician I
Apply now »Date: Aug 25, 2025
Location: Keene, NH, US, 03431
Company: Corning
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This is a 2nd Shift, four day, 10 hours per day shift, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, 3:00 pm to 1:00 am with paid lunch and $4 / hr shift differential.
The purpose of this position:
Assemble and test optical systems and sub-assemblies to precise specifications – prototype work with some
supervision (production jobs requiring more in-depth skills).
Jobs are performed in Assembly Department or Clean Room.
Accuracy of assembly is extremely critical failure to follow proper technique may not be immediately apparent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of components; assembly of components into housings without supervision
Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non-optical surfaces)
Assembly of components per routers, drawings, and written procedures
Alignment of systems to meet specifications
Alignment of assemblies and in-process testing (basic interferometry and open optical testing)
Processing and final testing documentation per requirement with some supervision
Preparation of assemblies for shipment to customer with review from supervisor or Tech III
Requirements:
Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise
Problem solving independently on routine production with awareness of when assistance is needed.
Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise
Must be capable of setting up basic optical testing and performing tests without supervision
Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands
Ability to gather data for submission to QA
Attention to detail and quality paramount.
Flexibility to work to deadlines.
DMAIC yellow belt training
Working Conditions:
Class 10000 cleanroom in most cases,
Class 1000 cleanroom in special cases.
Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above
bench height,
Occasional heavy lifting with assistance
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years industrial experience Blueprint reading Math skills should include Algebra and Basic Trigonometry
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $22.00 hourly rate - $26.50 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.
Nearest Major Market: Bellows Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: Keene