• Precision Grinding Machinist

    Corning Incorporated (Fairport, NY)


    Precision Grinding Machinist

    **Date:** Oct 24, 2025

    **Location:** Fairport, NY, US, 14450

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 71123

     

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    Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

     

    Department: Mechanical Fabrication

    General Duties:

    + Work from detailed drawings, sketches or verbal description to fabricate high tolerance parts.

    + Interaction and collaboration with engineering

    + Interfaces with plant systems [Manufacturing Execution System and MS Office Suite]

    + Maintain schedules and records as required

    + Other duties as assigned

    Desired Skills/Experience:

    + Working in gage level to submicron tolerances

    + Experience with mechanics used in optical application

    + Use of cylindrical grinding equipment

    + Use of rotary grinding equipment

    + Use of manual lathes

    + Use of Metrology equipment, electronic indicators, interferometers

    + Responsible for housekeeping and autonomous maintenance

    + Actively engages with continuous improvement and cost reduction programs

    + Engage and contribute at manufacturing process meetings

    Required Skills/Experience:

    + Strong math skills

    + Strong communication skills

    + Exceptional attention to detail

    + Exceptional discipline to procedural requirements

    + Willing to learn and operate other equipment within department

    + Ability to work independently and with others

    + 8+ years related experience in precision machining operations

    Hours of Work:

    + B Shift (14:00PM – 10:30PM) with overtime as needed and required.

    Education:

    + High School Diploma Required

    + NYS Tradesperson (or equivalent experience) in a machining/mechanical field is preferred.

    Hourly range of pay: $32-$34

    **Nearest Major Market:** Rochester