Utility Associate

Utility Associate

The Utility Associate is responsible for performing multiple tasks that ensure the safe and efficient operation of production equipment to produce finished ceramic substrates for the automotive industry from raw materials. Tasks include but are not limited to manual processes within the facility that supports the operation. These process areas include but are not limited to box building, tube gauging, laser gauging, and blankets, and operating a fork truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manufacturing processes, including but not limited to box building, tube gauging, laser gauging, and blankets and operating a fork truck

• Effectively communicate with leadership and peers

• Ensure workspace is maintained to 5S standards; clean and orderly

• Know and adhere to all Safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), plant work rules, Corning policies and procedures, and all performance metrics or targeted objectives

• Provide training to other Corning employees on various topics as assigned and maintain all required training as well as any certifications

• Receive, understand, verify, update, and maintain control of production paperwork, data logs, work tools, and other resources

• Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality products, assist others as necessary, and promote safety awareness

• This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description.

• Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed indoors with light lifting, turning, pivoting, and reaching. Heavy lifting may occur in rare instances. Exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, oils, lights, and noises is expected.

• Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or General

Education

• Diploma (GED).

• At least 18 years of age.

• Physical Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20

• Lifting of weight up to 50 lbs. to waist height and 30 lbs. to shoulder height

• Hand manipulation of materials, tools, keyboards, and other work items

• Mobility over wide floor areas and ability to negotiate stairs

• Remain standing for periods exceeding two (2) hours

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment

• Hours of Work

• Twelve (12) hour shifts with ability to rotate through a variety of tasks and assignments may be day shift or night shift.

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

• The starting pay for this position is ​$17.00 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.

• 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.

• Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

• Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia