Machinist II

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to machine and fabricate tooling, parts, assemblies, guarding, and jigs/fixtures for production equipment for sustainable solutions. Job tasks include making new, modifying, and repairing manufacturing components. Components made support all internal groups: Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Facilities. Takes an active role in component failure investigation, problem solving, and creating sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machine tools such as manual machining equipment (lathes, mills), manual surface grinder, heat treat oven, welder, sheet metal shear and brake to machine or fabricate parts, using hand tools as needed to fit and assemble parts.
• Machines, alters, and repairs components to needed specifications from blueprints, old/worn/broken parts, models, hand sketches, or verbal description. Occasionally advises design improvements, either geometric or material, to achieve the desired benefit.
• Determines machining sequence of operation to complete the job task in a timely manner and meet tolerance requirements with the available equipment and tools. Job tasks are to be completed with minimal supervision.
• Computes dimension measurements using hand calculations, calculator, or programs such as CAD (DraftSight, SolidWorks), using plan layouts to determine assembly methods and sequence of operations. Must be able to compute simple math and geometry/trigonometry formulas.
• Able to machine and fabricate using FDA-compliant materials like stainless steel, aluminum, and acetal.
• Utilizes material on hand or requests material to be ordered for the project; lays out the component with standard practices including measuring, marking, and scribing materials for machining.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment using measuring devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gages, and micrometers to ensure desired precision fit for equipment, assemblies, or components.
• Works with setup and manufacturing engineers or technicians to troubleshoot component root cause failure, outline a sustainable repair/replacement path, and make critical repairs to release the equipment back to an operating state.
• Performs predictive/preventive maintenance and assists with updating the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Assists project completion with component modifications or custom guarding for new equipment installations to meet equipment validation requirements and timeline.
• Documents, by methods of hand sketches (using standard views) or redlining the prints, the “as-built” state of the component and provides Engineering if modifications were required.
• Documents, organizes, and labels new tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Documents daily work logs and tracks time using Maximo software.
• Maintains shop cleanliness in daily and weekly cleanups.
• Requests material or tooling when needed to maintain stock inventory of the machine shop.
• Supports team collaboration and cross training of peers on systems responsible to maintain, ensuring redundancy (operation/minor troubleshooting) in the Machine Shop Group.
• Performs work in compliance with all national and local codes.
• Supports an on-call weekend rotation and is required to respond to occasional off-hours support calls during the week. Call-ins support production needs for hard-down equipment with machining/fabricating sustainable replacement parts for the equipment to operate.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Tool Trade or Machinist Curriculum, or High School Diploma/GED plus experience acquired through a formal Journeyman apprenticeship in tool making or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years of experience in machine shop, tool and die making, or industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.
• Works mostly in a machine shop; occasional tasks will be in the production environment.
• Well-lit, clean working area which follows all safety precautions and regulations.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds frequently and 65 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand 8 hours per shift.
• Exposed to fumes and high-frequency noise in manufacturing areas.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed shoes, and short sleeves are required in the Machine Shop.
• Depending on designated area, other PPE or requirements include gown, hair covering, gloves, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Adheres to plant safety requirements, OSHA, and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Skills

• Ability to machine and fabricate using FDA-compliant materials like stainless steel, aluminum, and acetal.
• Knowledge of CAD (DraftSight, SolidWorks).
• Ability to compute simple math and geometry/trigonometry formulas.
• Ability to troubleshoot component root cause failure and outline a sustainable repair/replacement path.
• Ability to document, organize, and label new tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Ability to perform predictive/preventive maintenance and assist with updating the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Ability to assist with project completion with component modifications or custom guarding for new equipment installations.
• Ability to document daily work logs and track time using Maximo software.
• Ability to maintain shop cleanliness in daily and weekly cleanups.
• Ability to request material or tooling when needed to maintain stock inventory of the machine shop.
• Ability to support team collaboration and cross training of peers on systems responsible to maintain, ensuring redundancy (operation/minor troubleshooting) in the Machine Shop Group.
• Ability to perform work in compliance with all national and local codes.
• Ability to support an on-call weekend rotation and respond to occasional off-hours support calls during the week.

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results.
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit throughout your career.
• Health and well-being benefits such as 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).
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Pay

The range for this position is $37.00 hourly rate - $40.00 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.

Schedule

Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Works mostly in a machine shop; occasional tasks will be in the production environment. Well-lit, clean working area which follows all safety precautions and regulations. Lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds frequently and 65 pounds occasionally. Must be able to stand 8 hours per shift. Exposed to fumes and high-frequency noise in manufacturing areas. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed shoes, and short sleeves are required in the Machine Shop. Depending on designated area, other PPE or requirements include gown, hair covering, gloves, safety vest, and hard hat. Adheres to plant safety requirements, OSHA, and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.