Fiber Development Operation Technician

Corning•City of Corning, NY

85d•$58,411 - $80,316•Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives. Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected. Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light. Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences. Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation. Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience with strong math/science aptitude.
2+ years experience in technician, process or manufacturing roles.
Willingness to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of processes.
Attention to fine detail and ability to follow complex, multi-step instructions.
Ability to develop a strong fundamental understating of glass making process.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to function in a "hands-on" role.
Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literacy and the ability to use tools within MicroSoft Excel, Word and databases.
Technical problem solving experience, critical thinking, and data-based decision making skills.
Follows previously defined procedures. Proposes and implements basic solutions to routine problems.

Nice To Haves

Chemistry basics, safe handling of chemicals.
Documentation and/or technical report writing experience
Electronics Control systems understanding a plus.
Knowledge of manufacturing/production operations and scheduling requirements.
Familiarity with vapor deposition equipment or previous experience with glass making processes.

Responsibilities

Operate full functionality of laydown equipment to make optical fiber preforms.
Control all aspects of blank making process including flame-working, setup, operation, run completion and cleanup.
Perform normal maintenance and initial troubleshooting of equipment.
Perform modifications to set-up of lathe as required by process.
Will be trained in laydown recipe creation and tuning from measured results.