Machinist II

Corning Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate manual and precision tooling in a high‑reliability shop.

You will fabricate parts from stainless steel, aluminum and acetal, read blueprints, and perform measurements to ensure tight tolerances for production equipment. With 7–10+ years in a machine shop, you will troubleshoot failures, participate in preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineers to implement sustainable repairs.

Qualifications

• As an experienced machinist, you will set up and operate machine tools to fabricate parts.
• Must read blueprints and perform dimensional checks with precision.
• 7–10+ years of machine shop or tool and die experience; no immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders and related equipment.
• Machine and repair components per blueprints and models.
• Verify dimensions with dial indicators, micrometers, and gauge blocks.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot root causes and implement sustainable repairs.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and follow safety guidelines per OSHA/ISO.

Skills

Machine shop operations

Blueprint reading

Dimensional measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree in Tool Trade or Machinist Curriculum

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Maximo

Job description

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The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

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. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

The primary purpose of this position is:

Machining and Fabricates tooling, parts, assemblies, guarding, jigs/fixtures for production equipment for sustainable solutions. Job task include making new, modifying, repairing manufacturing components. Components made supports all internal groups: engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and facilities. Takes an active role in component failure investigation, problem solving, creating sustainable solution. Activities will drive towards the plant goals of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Sets up and operates machine tools such as manual machining equipment (lathes, mills), manual surface grinder, heat treat oven, welder, sheet metal shear and brake to machine or fabricate parts. Using hand tools as needed to fit and assemble parts.
• Machine, alter and repair components to needed specifications from: blueprints, old/worn/broken parts, models, hand sketch, verbal description. Occasionally advising design improves either geometric or material to achieve the desired benefit.
• Determine machining sequence of operation to complete the job task in a timely manner and meet tolerance requirements with the available equipment and tools. Job task to be completed with minimal supervision.
• Computes dimension measurements using hand calculations, calculator, or programs such as CAD (Draftsight, Solidworks); using plan layouts to determine assembly methods and sequence of operations. Must be able to compute calculations of simple math and geometry/trigonometry formulas.
• Able to machine and fabricate using FDA compliant materials like Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Acetal.
• Utilizing material on hand or request material be ordered for the project, layout the component with standard practices including measures, marks, and scribes materials for machining.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment using measuring devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gages, and micrometers to ensure desired precision fit for equipment, assemblies, or components.
• Work with setup and manufacturing engineers or technicians to troubleshoot component route cause failure, outlining a sustainable repair/replacement path and making critical repairs to release the equipment back to operating at a running state.
• Performs predictive/preventative maintenance and assists with updating of predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Assisting project complete component modifications or custom guarding with new equipment installations to meet equipment validation requirements and timeline.
• Documenting by methods of hand sketches (using standard views) or red lining the prints the “as built” state of the component and provide engineering if modifications were required.
• Documenting, organizing and labeling new tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Document daily work logs and track time using Maximo software.
• Maintaining shop cleanliness in daily and weekly cleanups.
• Requesting material or tooling when needed for maintaining stock inventory of the machine shop.
• Team collaboration and Cross training of peers on systems responsible to maintain, ensuring redundancy (operation/minor troubleshooting) in the Machine Shop Group.
• Performs work in compliance with all national and local codes.
• Support an on-call weekend rotation and is required to respond to occasional off hours support calls during the week. Call‑ins support production needs for hard down equipment with machining/fabricating sustainable replacement parts for the equipment to operate.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.
• Works mostly in a machine shop occasional task will be in the production environment.
• Well lite, clean working area which follows all safety precautions and regulations.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds frequently, 65 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand 8 hours per shift.
• Exposed to fumes and high frequency noise in manufacturing areas.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toed shoes, short sleeves are required in the Machine Shop.
• Dependent on designated area other PPE or requirements include: Gown, hair covering, gloves, safety vest, hard hat.
• Adheres to plant safety requirements, OSHA and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Education:

• Associates Degree in Tool Trade or Machinist Curriculum or High School Diploma/GED plus experience acquired through a formal Journeyman apprenticeship in tool making or equivalent.

Experience:

• 7-10+ years experience in machine shop, tool and die making, or industrial maintenance required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $37.00hourly rate -$40.00 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh