Assembly Technician

Requisition Number: 78752

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

The purpose of this position

Assemble and test optical systems and sub-assemblies to precise specifications – prototype work with some supervision (production jobs requiring more in-depth skills). Jobs are performed in Assembly Department or Clean Room. Accuracy of assembly is extremely critical failure to follow proper technique may not be immediately apparent.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparation of components; assembly of components into housings without supervision

· Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non-optical surfaces)

· Assembly of components per routers, drawings, and written procedures

· Alignment of systems to meet specifications

· Alignment of assemblies and in-process testing (basic interferometry and open optical testing)

· Processing and final testing documentation per requirement with some supervision

· Preparation of assemblies for shipment to customer with review from supervisor or Tech III

Requirements

· Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise

· Problem solving independently on routine production with awareness of when assistance is needed.

· Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise

· Must be capable of setting up basic optical testing and performing tests without supervision

· Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands

· Ability to gather data for submission to QA

· Attention to detail and quality paramount.

· Flexibility to work to deadlines.

· DMAIC yellow belt training

Working Conditions

· Class 10000 cleanroom in most cases,

· Class 1000 cleanroom in special cases.

· Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above bench height,

· Occasional heavy lifting with assistance

Education/Experience

· High School Diploma or GED

· 1-2 years industrial experience Blueprint reading Math skills should include Algebra and Basic Trigonometry

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$22.00 hourly rate - $28.50 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. 

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.