Quality Control Technician

Requisition Number: 66647

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.

Scope of Position:
To support, implement, and maintain Quality as well as Plant initiatives at HMTC to drive continuous improvement of Quality, Safety, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
This position will lead and provide support for Quality objectives as follows:

• Manage and maintain the Windchill system.
• Conduct named user training for the Windchill system to ensure all team members are capable of using the system efficiently and effectively.
• Perform Break Source Analysis to identify and rectify potential issues.
• Coordinate special events such as the yearly Quality Event and Quality Competition, ensuring these events are well organized and meet their objectives.
• Oversee the Error Prevention Opportunity program, working to minimize mistakes and improve overall quality.
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Warehouse, Purchasing and Technology as needed.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Ability to work with little instruction for routine work.
• Some physical lifting is required. The job can be physical, sometimes requiring standing on feet most of day; stooping, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Will require wearing of safety glasses, safety shoes, high visibility vest and certain places require ear protection.

Travel Requirements:

• Negligible

Hours of work/work schedule:

• 8am to 5pm M-F with some off hours support as part of on-call rotation

Required Education & Experience:

• High School or equivalent
• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong technical fundamentals
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and high commitment
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Write technical reports
• Able to work within a team environment, understand urgency of deadlines, and follow tasks to completion.

Desired Experience:

• 2-year technical degree preferred
• Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, Outlook; SAP; SharePoint
• Knowledge of products, PQA philosophy and fundamentals
• Green Belt certification a plus
• SharePoint
• Statistical Analysis

Soft Skills:

• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills – positive, engaging, enabling, open
• Rigorous problem solving
• Planning and organization
• Effective in managing multiple priorities

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $57,578.00 - $79,171.00 assuming full time status. 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 are dependent on hours worked and may 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 our Values and 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 accommodations@corning.com.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory