Facilities Technician
Apply now »Date: Apr 19, 2025
Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 67061
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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.
Role Purpose
Provides technical support to front-line workforce and manufacturing engineers making products in an industrial environment. Works hands-on with manufacturing equipment and activities. Identifies and supports process improvements. Uses judgment, experience and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations. May help determine methods and procedures on new assignments
Key Responsibilities
- Supports production line on a daily basis to help deliver yields, throughput and product quality
- Trains and coaches front-line production employees (operators) on proper processes and procedures
- Utilizes KT and Lean tools to reduce downtime, increase yields, and improve costs and product quality
- Supports or leads optimization and standardization projects understanding DMAIC tools
- Facilitates the sharing of learnings across shifts and across product lines
- Works on equipment projects to reduce costs, downtime and/or defects and increase yields
- Gives input into development and implements new equipment on the production line
- Proactively guides front-line production employees and technical teams to comply with safety, health and environmental regulations
- Creates project plans that identify resources and accurate timeline
- May be asked to participate in developing a new process or machine to improve the current process
Experiences/Education - Required
- Math/Science Background
- Has mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
- Has had other roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and overall processes
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Lean Fundamentals
- Yellow Belt or Green Belt
- PEx tools
- Has had several leadership opportunities
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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.