What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Fabrication Process Technician position at Corning?
Date: Aug 29, 2022
Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 57833
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.
Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.
Title: Process Technician
Location: Fairport, NY
Scope of Position:
- Process technician supporting fused silica, fluorite crystal, and optical glass spherical and planar fabrication.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Equipment set up for new parts
- Programing equipment for new parts
- Continuous improvement through cycle time reduction, process capability improvement, and complexity reduction
- Root cause analysis of process upsets
Travel Requirements:
- <5%, special training, networking, and supplier visits
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
- Day shift production hours, M-F, 7am-4pm
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Degree with 10 years of experience
- 2 year degree strongly preferred with 5 years of experience
- 3 year manufacturing experience
Required Skills:
- CNC machining experience, preferably with blanking and shaping equipment
Desired Skills:
- Previous experience in fabrication of optical materials
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with optical metrology
- Experience in Lean/DMAIC methodologies
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
- Hands on
- Able to work in a team
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Able to transfer knowledge and experience to operations associates
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