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Date: Aug 26, 2026

Location: Pennsylvania, PA, US

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77624

 

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

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Technician supports manufacturing operations related to glass cutting, material handling, and insulated glass unit production. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring automated cutting equipment, supporting material flow, inspecting product quality, assisting with basic troubleshooting, and helping ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The position also supports SOP development, operator training, and adherence to process control, audit, safety, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor automated glass cutting equipment to cut glass to required dimensions and specifications
  • Support equipment setup, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting to maintain safe and efficient operation
  • Receive, move, load, and stage raw glass using forklifts, lift-assist devices, and other material handling equipment
  • Perform manual separation of cut glass from mother sheets while minimizing breakage and maximizing yield
  • Support IGU production through staging, sequencing, assembly preparation, and movement of materials through downstream operations
  • Inspect raw glass, in-process materials, and finished IGUs for defects, dimensional issues, and other quality concerns
  • Document and communicate equipment, process, and quality issues to supervisors and support teams
  • Assist with packaging, crate building, and staging finished product for shipment
  • Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to support process improvements, equipment performance, and product quality
  • Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and operating documentation related to glass cutting and IGU production
  • Support process audits, layered audits, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to operating procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements
  • Assist in onboarding and qualification of new employees by providing hands-on instruction and process guidance
  • Train and support operators and other team members on equipment operation, standard work, safe material handling, and process requirements

Experiences/Education - Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to operate and support automated or semi-automated equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to identify product defects and perform quality inspections
  • Ability to follow work instructions, specifications, and safety procedures
  • Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Technical degree or certification
  • Experience in glass manufacturing, glass cutting, IGU production, or a related manufacturing environment
  • Experience with manual separation of scored glass down to 0.5 mm in thickness
  • Forklift or powered industrial vehicle experience
  • Experience supporting SOP development, training, audits, or process documentation

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $49,111.00 - $67,528.00 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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