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Assembly Technician I

**Date:** Aug 25, 2025

**Location:** Keene, NH, US, 03431

**Company:** Corning

Internal Corning Employees are provided the opportunity to review global job openings for potential interest.

However, they are encouraged to do so with the understanding that whether or not they will be considered a candidate for positions located outside their geographic area (city, country, region) will depend on a number of factors such as the availability of local subject matter expertise or qualified talent, the need to obtain and availability of work authorization, costs associated with internal transfer, etc. It will be the decision of the hiring organization whether to permit employees applying outside the local area where the opening exists to be considered a candidate for that opening. It is recommended employees wishing to apply for job openings at Corning make their supervisor aware of their interest before formally applying.

This is a 2nd Shift, four day, 10 hours per day shift, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, 3:00 pm to 1:00 am with paid lunch and $4 / hr shift differential.

The purpose of this position:

Assemble and test optical systems and sub-assemblies to precise specifications – prototype work with some

supervision (production jobs requiring more in-depth skills).

Jobs are performed in Assembly Department or Clean Room.

Accuracy of assembly is extremely critical failure to follow proper technique may not be immediately apparent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of components; assembly of components into housings without supervision

Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non-optical surfaces)

Assembly of components per routers, drawings, and written procedures

Alignment of systems to meet specifications

Alignment of assemblies and in-process testing (basic interferometry and open optical testing)

Processing and final testing documentation per requirement with some supervision

Preparation of assemblies for shipment to customer with review from supervisor or Tech III

Requirements:

Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise

Problem solving independently on routine production with awareness of when assistance is needed.

Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise

Must be capable of setting up basic optical testing and performing tests without supervision

Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands

Ability to gather data for submission to QA

Attention to detail and quality paramount.

Flexibility to work to deadlines.

DMAIC yellow belt training

Working Conditions:

Class 10000 cleanroom in most cases,

Class 1000 cleanroom in special cases.

Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above

bench height,

Occasional heavy lifting with assistance

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years industrial experience Blueprint reading Math skills should include Algebra and Basic Trigonometry

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $22.00 hourly rate - $26.50 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

**Nearest Major Market:** Bellows Falls

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Keene