Technician I/II **Date:** Jan 15, 2025 **Location:** Newton, NC, US, 28658 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 66386 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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. **Role Purpose** 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. + Execute assigned area’s process performance improvement (OEE), recipe management projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity). + 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 product qualification planning and execution. + 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. + Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide. + **In all work:** 1. Maintain and Practice Corning Values 2. Consider safety implications in all decisions 3. Regularly review and consider available process data 4. When applicable consider input and review data with SMEs 5. Make sound engineering, data-driven decisions 6. Communicate and document changes to enable expedited future responses 7. Track production performance to ensure capability is maintained **Work Hours and Schedule:** + Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM + Support off shift as needed **Education and Experience:** + High School or equivalent + 2-year technical degree preferred + 1+ years manufacturing environment experience preferred **Travel:** + Less than 2% **Required Skills:** + Creative/innovative problem solving + Strong technical/mechanical understanding + Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions + Results oriented and high commitment + The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly + Microsoft Excel knowledge + Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in teams **Desired Skills:** + Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies + Experience with cabling process and equipment + Design software knowledge + Data analysis skills + Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers) + Controls knowledge and troubleshooting ability **Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):** + Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills + Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open + Rigorous problem solving skills + Planning and organization + Effective in managing multiple priorities **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is ​$55,599.00 hourly rate - $69,499.00 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. **​Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Hickory