Coating Technician

Requisition Number: 63316

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:

• To set up and operate coating chamber to deposit multi-layer optical coatings while in a high vacuum environment.
• During the deposition cycle the operator will document required in-process data and monitor critical attributes as outlined on the chamber set points and operating conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Chamber preparation and set-up, part inspection prior to loading into chamber tooling, loading tooling into system, deposition per coating Run-sheet, Part unloading and inspecting prior to delivering to inspection. Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non-optical surfaces).
• Operates vacuum coating chambers daily working toward meeting schedules and deadlines outlined by either the department supervisor or lead technician.
• Participates in the disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and maintenance of coating chambers utilizing bead blasters and other various tools and equipment.
• Maintains accurate data as required for manufacturing and quality records including but not limited to maintaining the chamber run logs and maintenance logs.
• Utilizes production schedules and automated shop floor control system to maintain status of the product.
• Performs product and diagnostic measurements using IR and UV-Vis spectrophotometers, records, and reports results to shift supervisor, responsible for product quality per in process criteria and specifications.

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.
• Must be capable of performing tests without supervision.
• Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands.
• Ability to gather data for submission to QA.
• Attention to detail and quality paramount.
• Flexibility to work to deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to heat, noise, odors, chemical hazards
• PPE Required
• Lifting 35lbs daily
• Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above waist
• Occasional heavy lifting with assistance

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years industrial or manufacturing experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$21.00 hourly rate - $35.00 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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Corning Puts YOU First

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues' contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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