Precision Grinding Machinist (Fairport, NY - 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shifts)

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

92d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Corning's Fairport team as a Precision Grinding Machinist, where your expertise will be integral in setting up, operating, and maintaining precision grinding equipment to create high-quality components that power breakthrough products across industries. Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. The company's businesses serve life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets.

Requirements

3+ years related experience in independent machining operations
Strong math skills
Outstanding communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Exceptional discipline to procedural requirements
Willing to learn and operate other equipment within department
Ability to work independently and with others.

Nice To Haves

Working in gage level to submicron tolerances
Experience with mechanics used in optical applications
Use of cylindrical grinding equipment
Use of rotary grinding equipment
Use of manual lathes
Use of metrology equipment, electronic indicators, interferometers
Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance
Actively engages with continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
Engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings

Responsibilities

Work from detailed drawings, sketches or verbal description to fabricate high tolerance parts
Interaction and collaboration with engineering
Interfaces with plant systems (e.g., document control, manufacturing execution system, etc.)
Maintain schedules and records as required
Other duties as required