Machinist

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74759 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 Job Description Lays out, fabricates, and inspects complex machine shop work, setting up and operating all tool room and machine shop equipment, such as milling machines, computer numeric control (CNC) mills, drill presses, lathes and grinding equipment. Uses a wide variety of precision hand tools; Works to close tolerances to create parts using both prints & written specifications or can use verbal instructions to create own design; makes and assembles a wide variety of intricate machine shop products, especially those involving widely dissimilar, moving and interchangeable parts for plant equipment and production machines. Activities Overall work includes such duties as:

• Lays out a wide variety of complex machine shop work involving fittings and assembling of dissimilar, moving and interchangeable parts.
• Determines method of sequence of machine and hand operations, selecting appropriate speeds, feeds, coolants, in accordance with nature of operation and type of material used.
• Sets up machine tools, grinds cutting and forming tools, and mounts tools in machine. Operates machine tools by performing tasks such as the following:
• Position work piece in chuck vise, jigs or other holding device which may have to be created based on job requirements and aligns or trues part using indicators as necessary.
• Starts machine into operation and positions cutting tool by turning hand wheels, manipulating levers, etc. Engages automatic feeds to turn, face drill, bore, shape, etc., to required dimensions and disengages feed when proper dimensions are reached.
• Assumes the quality of items produced at various stages of the manufacturing process through visual inspection. Measures work periodically using vernier, micrometer, or spring calipers to assure conformance to specifications stipulated by print or required by the nature of the next operation.
• Determines appropriate hand and bench tools and air powered equipment, reamers, files, taps and dies to produce details not practical by machine.
• Makes tools, cutters, and gauges according to print specifications, as required by shaping, plating, and grinding for proper clearance and fit.
• Identifies the need to repair and at times may be required to modify or rebuild existing machines on a case-by-case basis.
• Directs the work of lesser skilled employees as necessary.
• Provides quotes by estimating time and material cost for engineering; Works directly with outside vendors to order parts, anodize ware etc.

; Orders tools, material fixtures and orders and manages material inventory; Manages the workflow of orders coming into the shop and determines how to divide work among each other to best support with internal plant customers. Experience Required 4 years apprenticeship and 2 years of non-production experience or 8 years of non-production experience. The starting pay for this position is ​$37.16 USD hourly 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 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 accommodations@corning.com.