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Requisition Number: 74715

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

DESCRIPTION

Performs assigned work, consistent with company posting and bidding practices and workload requirements, in any specialized machine shop field as machine tool work, bench and assembly work, machine shop inspection work, etc., but carries work through to completion as necessary.

As Machinist - Bench: Assembles, bench-finishes, and fits fabricated machine and mold parts to produce completed and operating machine, equipment, or mechanism. Makes adjustments to precision measuring instruments such as vernier, caliper, height and gear tooth gauges, micrometers, etc. by complete disassembly, repair, or replacement of parts and recalibration and adjustment involving use of master gauges. Makes tools, cutters and gauges according to blueprint specifications, as required by shaping, heat treating and grinding for proper clearance and fit.

As Machinist - Machine Tool: Selects appropriate speeds, feeds, coolants in accordance with nature of operation and type of metal uses; sets up machine tools by positioning, squaring up and attaching jigs, fixtures, chucks, vises, dividing heads, etc. to machine tables, spindles, or ways using indicators as necessary; grinds tools to obtain proper cutting angle, radii, etc.; sets cutting tools in holders, bars, arbors, etc., and mounts tool in machine; operates machine tools to turn, mill, grind, face, drill, bore, shape, etc. to required dimensions; measure work periodically, using vernier, micrometer, or spring calipers, height ring, plug or contour gauges, etc. to assure conformance to specifications stipulated by blueprint, or required by the nature of the next operation.

Plans and lays out work, and operates a wide variety of regular and specialized machine tools as required by approved Corning Machinist Apprentice Machinist Training Schedule, including a wide variety of such machine tools as: Milling machine, duplicating mills and lathes, vertical, turret and engine lathes, jib borers, shapers; planers, universal, external, internal, surface, blanchard, arter grinders, as well as other such equipment as pantographs, die sinkers, drill press, bench tools, welding equipment, heat treating equipment, as assigned.

As Machinist - Inspection: Inspect items as produced in machine shops either during the operations or after the item is completed. Uses micrometers, indicators, vernier, calipers, bead calipers, plug gauges, contour gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to check accurately all dimensions and surfaces of molds, plungers, dies, jigs, and other items produced in machine shops.

Diagnose faults, and supplies information needed to decide whether faculty item is salvageable, or is to be scrapped.

In connection with any of the foregoing, reads and interprets complicated B/P's and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances, and makes auxiliary devices, as necessary, to carry out above work. As assignment, work load or other conditions require, performs work in a series of the above fields in order to carry work through to completion.

The starting pay for this position is ​$37.10 USD hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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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