Process Technician

Corning

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

City of Corning, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Set up, assemble, and maintain equipment while monitoring and troubleshooting operations across production and R&D environments. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in a learning environment.

Qualifications

You have an AAS technical degree, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality work. You are able to collaborate effectively within a team and are flexible to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

equipment assembly

equipment maintenance

equipment operation

troubleshooting

process monitoring

safety

quality control

continuous improvement

Job Description

Requisition Number: 75099

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

PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE - PROCESS TECHNICIAN 

Build What’s Next with Us

At Corning, we don’t just manufacture products—we innovate technologies that shape the world. We’re looking for skilled, motivated individuals to join our experimental research and development equipment and pilot lines as Process Technicians at our Research and Development facility. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team, this could be your next career move.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, assemble, and maintain equipment
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment across production and R&D environments
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and technicians in a learning environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• AAS technical degree
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Commitment to quality work
• Team collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Why Join Corning?

• Innovative, global company
• Cutting-edge technology exposure
• Collaborative team environment
• Growth opportunities

Hiring Process

Application → Assessments → Interviews → Background & medical screening

Additional Details

• 90-day probation
• Union role (USW Local 1000)
• Variable schedule
• No relocation assistance

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is ​$38.04 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.

Corning

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170+ year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks. Terms of Use: http://ow.ly/ObPiI
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