Operations Associate

Requisition Number: 69326

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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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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

The purpose of this position is: Support production operations by assembling products, stocking, shipping and routing materials and operating machinery.

This position includes significant duties such as to:

• Follow the product MPI to assemble various small parts into sub or final assemblies either by hand or by use of equipment and small hand tools
• Perform conformity tests on products, cycle counts and other audits as required
• Ensure that transactions are properly recorded in required systems (SAP)
• Monitor computer screens during the testing process
• Provide material for stocking
• Perform inventory management, and distribution of materials to the production areas
• Set-up, adjust, operate, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance as required
• Inspect parts to specifications using vision inspection systems and other various gages
• Gather, weigh and package parts
• Interact with CSRs and others associated with the shipment and processing of materials and finished goods
• Monitor the operation/output of machines and check BOM to determine required components
• Contribute to the 5S departmental goals by maintaining the cleanliness of the production area

Working Conditions: 

• Team Environment, handling various sized objects with intermittent and sequenced work
• Bending, standing, or walking for approximately 6-8 hours per day; frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and rarely up to 100
• Work with chemical substances, oils and odors (minimal); ear protection in required areas

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Up to 3 months experience in a manufacturing environment; forklift experience a plus.
• Able to effectively communicate in English. 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship  

The range for this position is ​$17.00 hourly rate - $19.63 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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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, 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.