Glass Machinist Apprentice Job at Corning Incorporated, Canton, NY

  • Corning Incorporated
  • Canton, NY

Job Description

Glass Machinist ApprenticeDate: Aug 24, 2026Location: Canton, NY, US, 13617Company: CorningRequisition Number: 74183The 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. 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, automotive, and solar 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; and solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.Purpose of PositionThe glass machinist will plan, setup, program machine, lightweight and measure high value hardware components, primarily for optical applications. Operations include grinding, milling, light weighting, contouring, vent holing, and other precision machining to meet customer specifications.Day to Day ResponsibilitiesInterpret customer and Corning internal drawings/blueprints of glass (mirror or other) parts and determine the approach to be used to meet specifications on 5-axis CNC machines, 5-axis AWJ machines, Large Campbell grinders, Northwoods vent hole machines or similar equipment. Determine proper method and sequence to assemble and align workpiece support systems to specific tolerances. Determine what the optimum tooling, grits, speeds, feeds, lead angles are for machining, light weighting or contouring of parts to ensure features and dimensions specified are met. Manage machine/process operations through the CNC controller and process control computer. Monitor, measure, and generate process performance metrics through the use of handheld measurement tools and system-generated data. Participate in the writing, revision and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures.Education, Skills and Experience PreferredGraduate from SUNY Canton or other college in A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology or Graduate from vocational/trade school/Apprentice CNC Machinist program or Machinist and CNC work experience that is equivalent to this level of training and education. Ability to work in a team environment with engineering, technical, production and project management personnel.The starting pay for this position is $34.55 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.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.US Citizenship required In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status. 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 accommodations@corning.com.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement

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