Manufacturing Training Specialist

Requisition Number: 79014

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.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Training Specialist supports the Fairport manufacturing plant by designing, delivering, administering, and continuously improving employee training programs. This role ensures employees receive effective onboarding, job instruction, compliance, and skills-development training that supports safe, consistent, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Training Within Industry (TWI) trainer and auditor; deliver job-instruction training, coach users, and evaluate consistent use of the method.
• Administer and coordinate training programs, including scheduling, learning assignments, records, reporting, and employee support.
• Lead and support new-hire onboarding and ongoing employee development initiatives.
• Design, update, and deploy training materials, eLearning, and job aids using appropriate instructional methods and media.
• Maintain learning-management-system data and use training metrics to monitor compliance, identify gaps, and support improvement efforts.
• Support plant training projects, continuous-improvement initiatives, and cross-functional programs.
• Assess training effectiveness, accessibility, and alignment with plant and business needs.
• Partner with Production, Process Training and Qualification Leads, subject-matter experts, and department training resources to provide coaching and support.
• Evaluate and implement training technologies that improve training delivery, administration, and accessibility.

Experience / Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience developing, delivering, or administering training programs in a manufacturing, technical, or operational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate classroom and hands-on training for employees at varying experience levels.
• Knowledge of adult-learning principles, instructional design, and structured on-the-job training practices.
• Experience administering learning systems, maintaining training records, and using data to track progress and identify gaps.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• occasional off-shift support may be required

Experience / Education Desired

• Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction certification or demonstrated proficiency with the TWI Job Instruction methodology.
• Experience conducting training audits or evaluating adherence to standardized training methods.
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) or other training-records systems.
• Experience developing or implementing training technology, automation, reporting tools, Power Platform solutions, or system integrations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, process standardization, qualification systems, and continuous-improvement practices.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $68,064.00 - $93,588.00 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.

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 click.appcast.io.