Quality Control Associate I

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform quality dimensional and visual inspections on precision machined components using a range of measuring devices. The role requires reading engineering specifications and production travelers to ensure conformity through each manufacturing step.

Strong attention to detail and basic CMM/Keyence experience are valued. The position starts at $22.00–$24.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in quality inspection preferred.
• Experience with inspection instruments and reading specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of low complexity products using inspection instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, optical comparators, thread gages, dial indicators, fixed gages, and cylindrical plug gages).
• Read and interpret travelers and specs to ensure conformance at each production step.
• Document characteristics and measurements on inspection history cards during inspections.
• Record data on inspection files and maintain accurate records.
• Move parts using forklift, hand truck, or pallet jack as needed.
• Verify production processes and create discrepant material reports in the database.
• Use computer programs to search for part processes and procedures.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the work area.

Skills

DMR knowledge

Keyence

CMM experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Requisition Number: 78526

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

The purpose of this position is:

Perform quality dimensional and visual inspection of precision machined components by using various measuring devices to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Verify conformance of low complexity products using various inspection instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, optical comparators, thread gages, dial indicators, fixed gages, and cylindrical plug gages).
• Read and interpret production travelers and engineering specifications to ensure product conformance at each manufacturing product sequence.
• Document part characteristics and measurements on inspection history cards during first article inspections and other inspection sequences.
• Record data from inspection history cards on inspection files and maintain accurate and legible inspection records.
• Load and/or transport part containers utilizing a forklift, hand truck, or manual/motorized pallet jack to assigned locations.
• Verify production process and create product discrepant material reports in the quality database.
• Utilize computer programs to search for part processes and procedures.
• Maintain safety and quality standards by using acceptable housekeeping practices on equipment and work area. The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.
• DMR knowledge.
• Basic Keyence experience.
• Basic CMM experience.

Working Conditions:

Working at a table with small parts, tools, and a microscope for the duration of the shift.

Education:

High School or General Education Diploma

Experience:

• 1 year

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $22.00 hourly rate - $24.50 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 of race, 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].