Glass Machinist Apprentice

Job title: Glass Machinist Apprentice

Purpose of Position

The glass machinist will plan, setup, program machine, lightweight and measure high value hardware components, primarily for optical applications. Operations include grinding, milling, light weighting, contouring, vent holing, and other precision machining to meet customer specifications.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Interpret customer and Corning internal drawings/blueprints of glass (mirror or other) parts and determine the approach to be used to meet specifications on 5-axis CNC machines, 5-axis AWJ machines, Large Campbell grinders, Northwoods vent hole machines or similar equipment.
• Determine proper method and sequence to assemble and align workpiece support systems to specific tolerances.
• Determine what the optimum tooling, grits, speeds, feeds, lead angles are for machining, light weighting or contouring of parts to ensure features and dimensions specified are met.
• Manage machine/process operations through the CNC controller and process control computer.
• Monitor, measure, and generate process performance metrics through the use of handheld measurement tools and system-generated data.
• Participate in the writing, revision and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Preferred

• Graduate from SUNY Canton or other college in A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology or Graduate from vocational/trade school/Apprentice CNC Machinist program or Machinist and CNC work experience that is equivalent to this level of training and education.

• Ability to work in a team environment with engineering, technical, production and project management personnel

• The starting pay for this position is $34.55 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 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.

• US Citizenship required

• In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

• 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].

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