Precision Grinding Machinist

Requisition Number: 79646

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

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.

Join our Fairport team as a Precision Griding Machinist, where your expertise will be integral in setting up, operating, and maintaining precision grinding equipment to create high-quality components that power breakthrough products across industries.

Come break through at Corning. A career without limits; ready for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from detailed drawings, sketches or verbal description to fabricate high tolerance parts
• Interaction and collaboration with engineering
• Interfaces with plant systems (e.g., document control, manufacturing execution system, etc.)
• Maintain schedules and records as required
• Other duties as required

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years related experience in independent machining operations
• Strong math skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional discipline to procedural requirements
• Willing to learn and operate other equipment within department
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Working in gage level to submicron tolerances
• Experience with mechanics used in optical applications
• Use of cylindrical grinding equipment
• Use of rotary grinding equipment
• Use of manual lathes
• Use of metrology equipment, electronic indicators, interferometers
• Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance
• Actively engages with continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
• Engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings

Hours of Work (support needed on all):

• 2nd Shift (2:00PM – 10:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.
  • Eligible for a $2.00/hour shift differential
• 3rd Shift (10:00PM – 6:30AM) with overtime as needed and required.
  • Eligible for a $3.00/hour shift differential
• Weekend shift - Friday, Saturday, Sunday (6AM-6:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.

Education:

• High School Diploma Required
• AS degree (or equivalent experience) in optics or another technical field is preferred

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $31.00 hourly rate - $35.25 hourly rate with a $2.00/hour shift differential for hours worked on B Shift and a $3.00/hour shift differential for hours worked on C Shift. 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.

Corning Puts YOU First!

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply today!

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$31.00 hourly rate - $35.25 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.  

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 [email protected].