Manufacturing Associate

The 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

If you’re someone who takes pride in doing quality work, values a strong team environment, and wants to build a career in manufacturing, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Associate – Cables , you will support cable production by operating equipment, checking product quality, handling materials, and helping keep production running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset matter every day.

Why Join Corning:

• Be part of a company known for innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
• Work in a team-focused environment where safety comes first.
• Build valuable manufacturing skills in a hands-on production role.
• Join an organization that values dependability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Help produce products that support connectivity and technology around the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and monitor cable manufacturing equipment.
• Perform product quality checks and report issues when identified.
• Follow standard work, safety procedures, and production instructions.
• Support line start-up, changeovers, and routine production tasks.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials for production.
• Complete production records and use computer systems as needed.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

What We’re Looking For:

• Reliable attendance and strong work habits.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written instructions and standard procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work as part of a team.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to meet pre-employment and work authorization requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Background in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, warehouse, machine operation, or material handling.
• Familiarity meeting production goals, quality standards, quotas, line speeds, or other output expectations.
• Experience with inspections, documentation, inventory movement, or quality checks.
• Exposure to safety procedures, PPE, and quality-focused work environments.
• Experience with product inspections, quality checks, documentation verification, inventory transactions, or material handling.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification, if required.

Work Environment:

• Most roles are performed in a conditioned manufacturing environment, with the exception of warehouse area.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, or dirt in some areas.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving materials during the shift.
• Required PPE must be worn in designated areas.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule:

• This role follows a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule supporting a 24/7 operation, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$23.75 hourly rate - $28.88 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. 

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. 

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 View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .