Fiber Products Associate

Corning

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. 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. Our Optical Communications segment has evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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, and automotive 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 life; precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences; and auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation. This is an hourly entry level position into Corning’s Wilmington facility. In an effort to encourage growth within the company, and the individual, opportunities for advancement are available based on the individuals’ performance, abilities, education, and work background.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Candidate must be 18 years of age to be considered.

Responsibilities

Operates production equipment used in the manufacturing of optical fiber. Equipment certification, setup, operations, process monitoring and troubleshooting according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Operates equipment used to produce, transport, test or measure quality of fiber, store, ship or otherwise handle optical fiber within the department.
Specific activities can include but are not limited to setups, cleans, monitors, loads/unloads, inspects, and/or audits.
Visually inspects fiber for defects, makes pass/fail decisions and interfaces with computer to record and track production information.
Performs first level troubleshooting as defined by area documentation.
Identifies and/or eliminates specific process and equipment problems by following documented procedures.
Limited knowledge of equipment to include: identifying defects, determining solutions and notifying appropriate level of support to troubleshoot the problems.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as replenishing supplies, staging, and managing ware flow.
Communicates open equipment and safety issues through pass down entry and shift huddles.
Maintains and performs housekeeping to specified department standards.
Participates in quality and manufacturing audits and other related activities as required.
Must meet department production output metrics.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adhere to plant attendance policy, as well as the Plant Operational Guidelines
Follows all safety, health and environmental procedures and actively participates in maintaining and improving department safety.
Actively participates in team and plant safety initiatives including department and plant wide safety audits, Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA), incident investigation and implementation of corrective action.