Operations Associate

Corning; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,900 - 52,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Pension plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Corning is hiring for a production role with 12‑hour shifts at our Honolulu facility. You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and maintain a clean 5S work environment while following safety procedures.

Starting pay is $21.99 per hour with benefits beginning at start of career, including health/dental/vision, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and a company‑paid pension. Immigration sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Age 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with employees, contractors, and customers verbally or in writing using email, phones, radios, or other devices.
• Operate production machinery and computers, perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting, and monitor machinery performance to quantity and quality standards.
• Ensure workspace is maintained to 5S standards; clean and orderly.
• Adhere to Safety requirements, SOPs, JSA, plant work rules, Corning policies and procedures, and performance metrics.
• Assist R&D, engineering, operations with experiments or other duties.
• Enter and retrieve data, monitor production processes, and communicate using computer systems.
• Provide training to employees or contractors and maintain required trainings and certifications.
• Manage production paperwork, data logs, tools, and resources.
• Inspect product for defects and decide on appropriate actions.
• Work in a team to optimize output and promote safety.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help 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 Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently communicate with other employees, contractors, and customers verbally or in writing using various means such as email, phones, radios, or other devices
• Operate production machinery and computers, perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting, and monitor machinery performance to quantity and quality standards
• Ensure workspace is maintained to 5S standards; clean and orderly
• Know and adhere to all Safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), plant work rules, Corning policies and procedures, and all performance metrics or targeted objectives
• Assist R&D, engineering, operations, and other Corning employees or contractors with experiments or other duties
• Use computer systems and equipment to enter and retrieve data, monitor production processes, and to communicate
• Provide training to other Corning employees or contractors on various topics as assigned and maintain all required training as well as any certifications
• Receive, understand, verify, update, and maintain control of production paperwork, data logs, work tools, and other resources
• Physically and visually inspect product for defects and accurately decide on the appropriate action(s) to take
• Work in a team environment to optimize output of quality product, assist others as necessary, and promote safety awareness

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed indoors with light lifting, turning, pivoting, and reaching. Heavy lifting may occur in rare instances.
• Exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, oils, lights, and noises is expected.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• At least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Lifting of weight up to 50 lbs. to waist height and 30 lbs. to shoulder height
• Hand manipulation of materials, tools, keyboards, and other work items.
• Mobility over wide floor areas and ability negotiate stairs.
• Remain standing for periods exceeding two (2) hours.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Hours of Work

Twelve (12) hour shifts with ability to rotate through a variety of tasks and assignments may be day shift or night shift.

Employment Information

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is $21.99 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Compensation & Benefits

Corning puts YOU First! We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company‑paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short‑ and long‑term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.