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Precision Grinding Machinist

**Date:** Nov 22, 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.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is **​$32.00 -** **$34.00** **/hour** with a **$2.00/hour shift differential** for hours worked on B Shift. 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.

Corning Puts YOU First!

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

+ Company-wide bonuses align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.

+ 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

_Ready to shape the future with us? Apply today!_

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