TCP Night Process Technician

Requisition Number: 70521

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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.

The purpose of the Process Technician position is to maximize production yields throughout the TCP ribboning process. Technicians are responsible for dispositioning rejected product that require additional review. When issues arise in production that cannot be resolved by operations or maintenance, it is the technician’s responsibility to provide technical support and contact appropriate member(s) of the engineering/continuous improvement team to drive issues to resolution.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Ensure production ribbon lines are operational.
• Troubleshoot technical issues throughout clean space and coach on adherence to SOP.
• Dispositioning of engineering rejects within ribbon process area.
• Provide technical support to production & escalation to the appropriate personnel when needed
• Coordinate with larger engineering team to improve processes & product flow.
• Foster a team environment to optimize quality output of product and promote safety awareness
• Technical shift handover from night shift to day shift process & controls engineers/technicians.

This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description.

Hours of work/work schedule:

• Night shift (7pm-7am) following initial training period
• 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri Day shift for initial 2-3 months of training with TCP

Engineering team Required:

• Certified Flow Ribboning Operator
• High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to multi-task and plan ahead (Adapt to fluid, challenging conditions)

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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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• 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.

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 accommodations@corning.com.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory