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Manufacturing Associate I - Heat Treat - 2nd Shift - AO Phoenix - Aerospace and Defense

Corning
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026
💰 $46,000/yr($40,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 73843

 

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 is:

 

This is an entry-level position. Manufacturing Associate I’s are responsible for learning and executing production processes to manufacture small parts of low to medium complexity using a variety of tools including tweezers, microscopes, and hand presses. Processes to learn include assembly, reading routers, work instructions and drawings.

 

 

This position includes significant duties such as:

 

  • Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality product, assist others as necessary and promote safety awareness.
  • Learn to perform and become proficient with area operations for low to medium complexity products using a microscope and various small bench top toolsLearn to perform routine maintenance on needed equipment.
  • Be able to identify parts and possess good manual dexterity to produce parts to required quality and quantity.
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints, part identification, and record data in accordance with router, work instructions, and drawing instructions.
  • Perform inspection to identify good product from bad product and take appropriate corrective actions.
  • Associates are expected to know performance metrics and work toward targeted objectives.
  • Associates should proactively report any part, process, or equipment issues as soon as they become aware.
  • The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • Working at a table with small parts, tools, and a microscope for the duration of the shift

 

 

Education:

 

  • High School or General Education Diploma

 

 

Experience:

 

  • None

 

 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday-Friday 15:30 - 00:00

 

 


The range for this position is ​$20.00 hourly rate - $23.50 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 heal

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