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Plant Administrative Assistant

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Date: Feb 18, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 73181

 

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 

 

Scope of Position: 

 

In this role, the Plant Administrative Assistant will assist or perform duties as defined by plant management. Duties shall include but are not limited to, managing office supplies, scheduling and calendaring for plant staff, coordinating plant activities/events/tours, coordinating meeting rooms and space availability, and updating plant communications.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Manages and prioritizes plant manager’s schedule; adjusts priorities with changing circumstances.
  • Coordinates tours for customers, suppliers, educational and government entities
  • Maintains admin calendar, distribution groups and share drives for the Diesel Plant
  • Manages confidential and proprietary information with discretion and sound judgment
  • Maintains the plant organization chart, plant lists and other documents related to personnel movement within the facility as well as new employee onboarding and interviewing
  • Coordinates conference rooms and plant meetings such as Koffee Klatch, Communication Meetings and Safety Trainings
  • Communicates internally and externally to the plant. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information on matters of moderate importance to the organization and often sensitive in nature
  • Coordinates, schedules and attends weekly staff meetings
  • Provides information regarding plant policies, forms and procedures; maintains electronic records
  • Schedules appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for plant manager and staff
  • Updates reports, graphs and presentations
  • Manages signature requirements for the plant manager
  • Coordinate plantwide events

Required Education and Experience: 

  • AAS degree in business
  • >5 years administrative experience with strong computer skills

Required Skills: 

  • Able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
  • Strong administrative & organizational skills
  • Strong in Microsoft Office and analytics
  • Detail oriented with focus on error-free work
  • Maintains high level of confidentiality
  • Flexible in work style and interaction with others; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Able to recommend changes in methods or procedures
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivated and forward looking

 

Desired Skills:

  • Pleasant, professional and courteous.
  • Rigorous and organized.
  • Positive
  • Resourceful

 

Travel Requirements: 

  • <5% as required

 

Hours of work/work schedule: M-F 8-5, including off-hour, weekend, and holiday hours as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.  

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $62,786.00 - $86,332.00 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. 


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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
  • 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. 

 

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.


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