Optical Fabrication Technician (MRF & Conventional Polishing - 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shift)

Corning Incorporated; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Fairport, NY, is seeking an Optical Fabrication Technician to help manufacture precision optical components that power breakthrough products across industries. Candidates should have 2+ years hands-on experience in optical fabrication, with specific work in MRF and conventional polishing.

This on-site role offers a hands-on environment in an advanced manufacturing setting where craftsmanship and quality are critical, with opportunities to contribute to display optics,

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in optical fabrication
• Experience with MRF (Magnetorheological Finishing) and Conventional Polishing
• Ability to work in an advanced manufacturing environment with high-precision requirements

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision optical components.
• Apply expertise in MRF and polishing processes to produce high-quality optics.
• Contribute to efficiency and quality improvements in the fabrication line.

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 79314

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.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever-evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, And Solar Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Join our Fairport team as an Optical Fabrication Technician, where you’ll help manufacture precision optical components that support breakthrough products across industries. We are seeking candidates with 2+ years of hands-on experience in optical fabrication, specifically in MRF (Magnetorheological Finishing) and Conventional Polishing. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in an advanced manufacturing environment while contributing to high-performance optical solutions.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Come break through at Cor