Process Technician

Requisition Number: 69501

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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.

Role Purpose

Utilize engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects. Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve important process and product issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide problem solving support to production operations and for plant equipment
• Manage your area's process performance improvement, recipe management and projects
• Interface with operators, team leaders and peers to develop and implement process, equipment or safety improvements
• Work with engineering to develop equipment specifications/requirements and organize meetings to review proposals and quotes prior to purchasing
• Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation
• Troubleshoot and address mechanical issues
• Assist in the commissioning and qualification of equipment
• Contribute to the development and execution of product qualification plans
• Support master trainers with the training on new equipment
• Document process procedures
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials or processes from development to production
• Provide processing support during product development, develop plans as to how the equipment/processes will be employed into production and ensure that the new technology is repeatable in production environment
• Ensure all production and maintenance documentation is completed
• Work with and train other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills

Experiences/Education - Required

• High School or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• 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
• Basic excel knowledge

Experiences/Education - Desired

• 2 year technical degree
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion
• 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

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,207.00 - $80,035.00 assuming full time status. 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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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, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• 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.    
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

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] .