Process Technician
- Hemlock, MI
- $58,207-80,035 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
- Responsible for performance on production lines and working with other technicians and operators to preserve stable line performance.
- May be asked to write process, operations, or equipment documentation.
- Problem solving will be routine and is expected to be performed methodically. Understands equipment used in key processes and interprets data from processes to solve problems.
- Works on continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, downtime, and/or defects and to increase yields.
- Supports line job changes to different products.
- Understands how machine or process inputs impact product quality.
- May be asked to participate in developing a new process or machine to improve the current process.
- The technician is the first level of escalation for daily activities and problem resolution. At times the coordination of upstream or downstream activities will be required.
- Interacts with operators and production leadership daily to understand issues and to communicate plans and instructions. Sound communication is key to success in the role.
- Training of production personnel is routine and common in this position.
- Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all manufacturing processes. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and risks.
- Standard Hours (Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm).
- Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so support when needed.
- Part of the on-call support rotation schedule.
- Associate's degree
- 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
- Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and processes.
- Has a thorough understanding of and can practice Process Control and Discipline. Can discern when to follow SOP, and when SOP no longer applies, and additional stakeholder input may be necessary.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.
- Demonstrated leadership or strong teamwork in accomplishing common goals.
- Practical experience with basic statistics, a track record of identifying sources of variation.
- 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 parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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.