Ultra Precision Machinist

Duties and Responsibilities

• · Set up and operate diamond turning machining centers and fly cutters. · Operate optical test equipment, including interferometers, surface profilometers, computer-generated holograms (CGH), and LUPHO Scan systems. · Develop and document process parameters. · Inspect parts using toolmaker's microscopes, micrometers, height gages, and Vernier calipers. · Read, analyze, and interpret complex drawings, specifications, and work instructions. · Troubleshoot production issues using analytical problem-solving. · Communicate clearly with team members and management. · Train and mentor less experienced team members. Requirements · Solve routine production problems independently, and recognize when to ask for help. · Stay organized and adapt to changing work demands. · Maintain strong attention to detail, with quality as the top priority. · Meet production deadlines. Education/Experience · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Two-year technical degree preferred. Working Conditions / Physical Demands · Lift up to 30 lbs [occasionally/frequently]. · Stand approximately 50% of the shift. · Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes. · Work with chemicals, including acetone, alcohol, and odorless mineral spirits (OMS). · Handle materials including aluminum, nickel, zinc sulfide, zinc selenide, germanium, indium arsenide, and [silicone] polymers. Training and controls are provided. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $29.00 hourly rate - $33.75 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. 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. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .