Cell Lead in Training — Press Operator Path

Corning Inc.; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

100% pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking candidates for a Cell Lead in Training Program/Press Operator in Salt Lake City. The role starts in a 90‑day Press Operator training, then progresses to lead a cell and finally into a Cell Lead position.

All roles are hourly and focus on safe, efficient production of pipettes, plates, and racks. The path includes hands‑on machine operation, quality monitoring, and documentation to ensure high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced certification or education may be accepted in lieu of experience minimums.

Responsibilities

• Operates line equipment in assigned cell and may be assigned to numerous cells including molding press machines, assembling and packaging of product, monitoring output quality and quantity, and making minor adjustments to machines within defined parameters.
• Records production information and event occurrences.
• Performs daily housekeeping and waste removal.
• Performs routine monitoring and inspection activities per product specifications at each stage of production.
• Completes production records, recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry; ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company standards.
• Stages raw materials, in-process products, and finished products per current procedures.
• Relieves other team members for absences or break periods and rotate duties as required.
• Assembles, packages, labels, palletizes and stages products per specifications & procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Corning is seeking candidates for a Cell Lead in Training Program/Press Operator in Salt Lake City. The role starts in a 90‑day Press Operator training, then progresses to lead a cell and finally into a Cell Lead position.

All roles are hourly and focus on safe, efficient production of pipettes, plates, and racks. The path includes hands‑on machine operation, quality monitoring, and documentation to ensure high standards.