Operator - Group 1

Corning Inc.; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term INc

100% company-paid pension with 401(k)

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning Inc. in the United States is seeking a light manufacturing assembler to perform a limited range of basic duties to handle, assemble, process and package products.

Your day will include orienting parts on conveyors, loading/unloading for printing operations, simple hand assembly, and maintaining clean room procedures. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and does not sponsor immigration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and assembly sheets.
• Willingness to perform light physical tasks and handle up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Orients lightweight plastic parts on conveyor belts and removes items from belts as needed.
• Adds ink for printers.
• Transfers certain products in and out of treatment units.
• Loads and unloads certain products for printing operations.
• Performs simple visual observation for gross defects while handling ware.
• Counts and stacks items as needed.
• Places plastic bag over counted and stacked items.
• Places open end of filled bags into heat sealer and activates heat sealer to seal bags.
• Puts sealed product into bins for transportation by automated guided vehicles (AGV).
• Changes lot numbers on heat sealer.
• Completes simple hand assembly and packaging for bench work based on clear instructions.
• Performs light material handling tasks – i.e.: stocks workstation with small quantities of supplies.
• Handles lightweight ware-in-process (WIP) items.
• Completes clearly specified operation and adjustment of equipment.
• Clear minor equipment jams as necessary.
• Performs equipment wash downs using alcohol and chlorine bleach.
• Creates/makes shippers for related WIP products only (i.e. OEM).
• Follows all clean room manufacturing procedures and regulations.
• Completes simple paperwork and records specified information.
• Collects Q. C. Samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heat sealer

Conveyor belts

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.

Scope of Position:

The purpose of this job is to perform a limited range of basic duties to handle, assemble, process and package products.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Orients lightweight plastic parts on conveyor belts and removes items from belts as needed.
• Adds ink for printers.
• Transfers certain products in and out of treatment units.
• Loads and unloads certain products for printing operations.
• Performs simple visual observation for gross defects while handling ware.
• Counts and stacks items as needed.
• Places plastic bag over counted and stacked items.
• Places open end of filled bags into heat sealer and activates heat sealer to seal bags.
• Puts sealed product into bins for transportation by automated guided vehicles (AGV).
• Changes lot numbers on heat sealer.
• Completes simple hand assembly and packaging for bench work based on clear instructions.
• Performs light material handling tasks – i.e.: stocks workstation with small quantities of supplies, stocks small quantities of caps (placing into cap hoppers) at machines using scoops, dumps regrind buckets or other small containers at the machines, etc.
• Handles lightweight ware-in-process (WIP) items.
• Completes clearly specified operation and adjustment of equipment.
• Clear minor equipment jams as necessary.
• Performs equipment wash downs using alcohol and chlorine bleach.
• Creates/makes shippers for related WIP products only (i.e. OEM).
• Follows all clean room manufacturing procedures and regulations.
• Completes simple paperwork and records specified information.
• Collects Q. C. Samples.
• Alert appropriate person when machine or equipment is not operating normally.
• Follows clear instructions such as assembly sheets.
• Exerts effort equivalent to handling less than 15 pounds throughout the shift. Limited work may require greater effort.
• Cleans machines and production area as necessary and may assist in routine equipment maintenance, equipment set up and removal, or job changes.
• Transfers alcohol from flammable storage to and from production.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards, follows all safety regulations and practices, Quality system standards, and complies with all Clean room Regulations.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is $22.28hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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].