• Process Technician

    Corning Incorporated (Newton, NC)


    Process Technician

    **Date:** Dec 19, 2025

    **Location:** Newton, NC, US, 28658

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 72551

     

    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.

     

    Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

    Scope of Position:

    Utilize engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects in support of defined process areas within fiber optic cable manufacturing plant. Responsible for weekly engineering reports and daily reject dispositioning. Makes decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods. Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve process and product issues. Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods. Executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives.

    Day to Day Responsibilities:

    + Create and deliver the weekly engineering reports. Assists operations with daily dispositioning of rejects.

    + Provide problem solving support to production operations. Interface with operators, team leaders, and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, and safety improvements into manufacturing.

    + Work with engineers to develop equipment specifications/requirements for new equipment purchases and support the generation of proposals and quotes prior to purchasing.

    + Complete basic installations of components.

    + Assist in commissioning and qualification of equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and address mechanical issues.

    + Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation.

    + Assist in generating spare parts lists and proposing stocking levels.

    + Ensure all project documentation is completed.

    + Support master trainers with the training of production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment.

    + Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, and processes from development to production.

    + Provide processing support during product development.

    + Establish production and maintenance documentation such as MI's, SOP's, PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides.

    + In all work:

     

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    1. Maintain and Practice Corning Values Consider safety implications in all decisions

    2. Regularly review and consider available process data

    3. When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs

    4. Make sound engineering, data-driven decisions

    5. Communicate and document changes to enable expedited future responses

    6. Track production performance to ensure capability is maintained

    Education/Experience – Required:

    + 2-year technical degree with 2+ years manufacturing environment experience

    + Experience with cabling process and equipment

    + Experience with 3-D modeling/CAD/Drafting

     

    Experience in Statistical analysis (Minitab, Six Sigma, etc.)

     

    This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

     

    The range for this position is ​$29.75 hourly rate - $34.50 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.

     

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    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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Hickory