Fiber Development Operation Technician

Corning•City of Corning, NY

85d•$58,411 - $80,316•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for its innovation. The company is seeking a Fiber Development Operation Technician for its Applied Research and Development (AR&D) Glass Making team at the Sullivan Park facility. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment for optical fiber preform manufacturing, with a focus on consolidation and redraw processes. The technician will be trained to become an expert in this area, handling all aspects of the glass making process, including setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and process development. The position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a technical field or strong Math/Science background and/or experiences
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 understanding 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 glass making equipment or previous experience with glass making processes.

Responsibilities

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