Manufacturing Associate I
**Date:** Nov 21, 2025
**Location:** Durham, NC, US, 27712
**Company:** Corning
Requisition Number: 72110
**The company built on breakthroughs. **
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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.
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 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION IS:**
Responsible for the safe and efficient manufacture of fluid handling and cell culture products. Successfully achieve plant standards for safety, quality, production and continuous improvement.
**This position includes significant duties such as:**
+ Operate all packout equipment in department, rotating operation duties in accordance with shift schedule. Tasks include: monitoring output quality and quantity and making necessary basic machine adjustments such as minor jams in packout.
+ Perform daily housekeeping, waste removal, and end-of-lot line clearance duties.
+ Perform routine monitoring and inspection activities per product specifications.
+ Complete production records/forms/move tickets, recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry. Ensure accuracy and good documentation practices per company and cGMP standards.
+ Use PeopleSoft, ETQ (Quality Systems) and Apriso software/database.
+ Stage raw materials, in-process product, and finished product per procedure.
+ Work with cleaning equipment and chemicals following all safety precautions (i.e. appropriate PPE).
+ Relieve other Production Associates during their absence or break periods, and for rotation of duties as required.
+ Assemble, package, label, palletize and stage product per specifications & procedures.
+ Complete electronic inventory transactions, per computer access and training.
+ Perform routine testing and inspection functions for each lot.
+ Track packed volumes and provide data to shift report as required.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Working Conditions:**
Disagreeable working conditions. Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including but not limited to lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection and head coverings. Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents. Exposure to high frequency noise. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds occasionally.
**Education:**
HS Diploma or GED required
**Experience** :
6 - 12 months experience within a manufacturing environment
The range for this position is $19.25 hourly rate - $22.50 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 health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
+ 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.
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**Nearest Major Market:** Durham
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Raleigh