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About the Role
This hands-on machining role turns experimental plans from engineers and scientists into real parts. You will work across a wide range of CNC, grinding, lapping, and polishing equipment, machining glass, ceramics, and glass ceramics for every Corning business, from first prototype to mass production. On many projects, you will be among the first to work with new materials for next-generation consumer electronics and fiber optic products. This could be a strong fit for a CNC machinist, optics fabricator, or apprenticeship-trained technician who is technically minded, thrives on variety, and works well with engineers, scientists, and plant teams.
Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines to produce parts in glass, ceramics, glass ceramics, metals, and plastics
- Create CNC programs from drawings and CAD models using MasterCAM or similar software
- Design parts, tooling, and fixtures using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
- Operate grinding, lapping, polishing, and optics manufacturing equipment
- Carry out experimental plans across multiple projects and update engineers, scientists, and project teams regularly
- Inspect parts with metrology equipment (CMM, AFM, interferometry) and document results for reports and invention disclosures
- Troubleshoot equipment and partner with vendors on repairs and maintenance
Requirements
- High school diploma + 3 years of CNC machining or optics fabrication experience OR AS/AAS in Machine Tool Technology
- Hands-on multi-axis CNC operation and programming from drawings and CAD models
- Ability to design parts using CAD modeling software
- Technical mindset with strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and work instructions
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and work with engineers, scientists, vendors, and plant teams
- This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Skills
- MasterCAM
- SolidWorks
- 5-axis machining
- Double-sided lapping and polishing
- Metrology experience
- Process documentation
- 5S
- Training others
Location
- Corning, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
- Monday–Friday
- 40-hour week
- Occasional overtime
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- High school diploma
- AS/AAS in Machine Tool Technology
Salary/Compensations
- $70,094.00 - $96,379.00
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.