Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift

Requisition Number: 74887

 

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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

 

 

The purpose of this position:

 

Assemble and test optical systems and sub-assemblies to precise specifications – prototype work with some supervision (production jobs requiring more in-depth skills). Jobs are performed in an Assembly Department or Clean Room. Accuracy of the assembly is extremely critical, failure to follow proper technique may not be immediately apparent.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Preparation of components; assembly of components into housings without supervision
• Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non-optical surfaces)
• Assembly of components per routers, drawings, and written procedures
• Alignment of systems to meet specifications
• Alignment of assemblies and in-process testing (basic interferometry and open optical testing)
• Processing and final testing documentation per requirement with some supervision
• Preparation of assemblies for shipment to customer with review from supervisor or Tech III

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise
• Problem solving independently on routine production with awareness of when assistance is needed.
• Must be capable of setting up basic optical testing and performing tests without supervision
• Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands
• Ability to gather data for submission to QA
• Attention to detail and quality is paramount
• Flexibility to work to hit required deadlines
• DMAIC yellow belt training

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

• Class 10000 cleanroom in most cases
• Class 1000 cleanroom in special cases
• Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above bench height
• Occasional heavy lifting with assistance

 

Work Schedule

 

Assembly Technician – 2nd Shift

Monday - Thursday, 3:15 pm to 1:15 am

This is a 2nd Shift, four day, 10 hours per day shift, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, 3:00 pm to 1:00 am with paid lunch and $4 / hr shift differential

 

 

Education/Experience:

 

• High School