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Senior CNC Machining Technician - Material Finishing

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Date: Oct 29, 2026

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14830

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 79087

 

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, automotive, and solar 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 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

 

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior CNC Machining Technician - Material Finishing to join our Finishing Capabilities Group at our Sullivan Park research and development facility in Corning, NY. This is an onsite, Monday–Friday, 40-hour week with flexibility as needed and occasional overtime. The role includes up to 25% travel, and relocation assistance is available.

 

This hands-on machining role turns experimental plans from engineers and scientists into real parts. You will work across a wide range of CNC, grinding, lapping, and polishing equipment, machining glass, ceramics, and glass ceramics for every Corning business, from first prototype to mass production. On many projects, you will be among the first to work with new materials for next-generation consumer electronics and fiber optic products. This could be a strong fit for a CNC machinist, optics fabricator, or apprenticeship-trained technician who is technically minded, thrives on variety, and works well with engineers, scientists, and plant teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, program, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines to produce parts in glass, ceramics, glass ceramics, metals, and plastics
  • Create CNC programs from drawings and CAD models using MasterCAM or similar software
  • Design parts, tooling, and fixtures using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
  • Operate grinding, lapping, polishing, and optics manufacturing equipment
  • Carry out experimental plans across multiple projects and update engineers, scientists, and project teams regularly
  • Inspect parts with metrology equipment (CMM, AFM, interferometry) and document results for reports and invention disclosures
  • Troubleshoot equipment and partner with vendors on repairs and maintenance

 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

  • High school diploma + 3 years of CNC machining or optics fabrication experience OR AS/AAS in Machine Tool Technology
  • Hands-on multi-axis CNC operation and programming from drawings and CAD models
  • Ability to design parts using CAD modeling software
  • Technical mindset with strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and work instructions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and work with engineers, scientists, vendors, and plant teams

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience with glass, ceramics, or other brittle materials (training provided)
  • MasterCAM and SolidWorks
  • 5-axis machining and double-sided lapping and polishing
  • Metrology experience
  • Process documentation, 5S, and training others

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,094.00 - $96,379.00 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.


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