Process Technician

Requisition Number: 72301

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Process Technician

This is a permanent plant position with key plant responsibilities.

Scope of Position:

Utilize engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects in support of defined process areas within fiber optic cable manufacturing plant. Responsible for weekly engineering reports and daily reject dispositioning. Makes decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve process and product issues. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver the weekly engineering reports. Assists operations with daily dispositioning of rejects.
• Provide problem solving support to production operations.
• Execute assigned area’s process performance improvement (OEE), recipe management projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity).
• Interface with operators, team leaders, and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, and safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Work with engineers to develop equipment specifications/requirements for new equipment purchases and support the generation of proposals and quotes prior to purchasing. Complete basic installations of components. Assist in commissioning and qualification of equipment. Troubleshoot and address mechanical issues. Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation. Assist in generating spare parts lists and proposing stocking levels. Ensure all project documentation is completed.
• Support product qualification planning and execution.
• Support master trainers with the training of production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment.
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, and processes from development to production. Provide processing support during product development. Establish production and maintenance documentation such as MI's, SOP's, PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide.
• In all work:
i. Maintain and Practice Corning Values
ii. Consider safety implications in all decisions
iii. Regularly review and consider available process data
iv. When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs
v. Make sound engineering, data-driven decisions
vi. Communicate and document changes to enable expedited future responses
vii. Track production performance to ensure capability is maintained

Work Hours and Schedule:

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Support off shift as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalent
• 2 year technical degree preferred
• 2+ years manufacturing environment experience preferred

Travel:

• Less than 2%

Required Skills:

• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong technical/mechanical understanding
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and high commitment
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in teams

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies
• Experience with cabling process and equipment
• Design software knowledge
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers)
• Controls knowledge and troubleshooting ability

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open
• Rigorous problem solving skills
• Planning and organization
• Effective in managing multiple priorities

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$29.75 hourly rate - $34.50 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.

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• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .