Ultra Precision Machinist - 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Requisition Number: 65667

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

 

The purpose of this position: Production of optical components.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate and set up diamond turning machining centers and fly cutters. 
• Operate and understand Optical test equipment such as interferometers and surface profilometers, computer generated holograms and LUPHO Scans. 
• Develop and document process parameters.
• Operate traditional inspection equipment such as toolmaker’s microscope, micrometers, height gages, and Vernier calipers. 
• Read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving
• Communicate effectively to team members and management Leading and mentoring 

 

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. 
• Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands 
• Attention to detail and quality paramount. 
• Flexibility to work to deadlines. 

 

Working Conditions: 

• Lifting 30 lbs. 
• Standing 50% of shift 
• Wearing protective gloves, glasses, and safety shoes 
• Exposure to Chemicals: Acetone, Alcohol, and OMS 
• Exposure to materials: Aluminum, Nickel, Zinc Sulfide, Zinc Selenide, Germanium, Indium arsenide and Silicon Polymers 

 

Education/Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent Two-year technical degree preferable