Optical Fabrication Technician (MRF & Conventional Polishing - 2nd & 3rd Shift)

Benefits

Parental leave

12 weeks Source: https://www.corning.com/microsites/corp-comm/corning-reports/2023-reports/downloads/corning-2023-sustainability-report.pdf. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

Non-birth-parent leave

12 weeks Source: https://www.corning.com/microsites/corp-comm/corning-reports/2023-reports/downloads/corning-2023-sustainability-report.pdf. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

Family-building benefits

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Verification

Source-linked checked May 7, 2026

Salary

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Deadline

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About this role

Optical Fabrication Technician (MRF & Conventional Polishing - 2nd & 3rd Shift) Fairport, NY Requisition Number: 75364 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. Join our Fairport team as an Optical Fabrication Technician, where you'll help manufacture precision optical components that support breakthrough products across industries. We are seeking candidates with 2+ years of hands-on experience in optical fabrication, specifically in MRF (Magnetorheological Finishing) and Conventional Polishing. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in an advanced manufacturing environment while contributing to high-performance optical solutions. 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 industri

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