Precision Grinding Machinist (Fairport, NY - 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shifts)
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Precision Grinding Machinist for its Fairport team. The machinist sets up, operates, and maintains precision grinding equipment to produce high-quality components. The role works from detailed drawings, sketches, or verbal descriptions to fabricate high-tolerance parts, collaborates with engineering, interacts with plant systems, and maintains schedules and records. Other duties may be assigned as required. Support is needed across second shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM), third shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM), and a weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM). Overtime may be needed and is required. Second-shift hours receive a $2.00-per-hour differential and third-shift hours receive a $3.00-per-hour differential. The stated pay range is $31.00–$35.25 per hour; starting pay depends on job-related factors including location, market demands, experience, training, and education. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of related experience in independent machining operations.
- Strong math skills.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Exceptional discipline in following procedural requirements.
- Willingness to learn and operate other equipment within the department.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- High school diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent experience in optics or another technical field.
- Experience working at gage-level to submicron tolerances.
- Experience with mechanics used in optical applications.
- Experience using cylindrical grinding equipment.
- Experience using rotary grinding equipment.
- Experience using manual lathes.
- Experience using metrology equipment, electronic indicators, and interferometers.
- Responsibility for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance.
- Active engagement with continuous-improvement and cost-reduction programs.
- Ability to engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings.
Responsibilities
- Work from detailed drawings, sketches, or verbal descriptions to fabricate high-tolerance parts.
- Interact and collaborate with engineering.
- Interface with plant systems, such as document control and the manufacturing execution system.
- Maintain schedules and records as required.
- Set up, operate, and maintain precision grinding equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid pension benefit.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation time and paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family-building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease-management programs.
- Company-wide bonuses.
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
