Operations Technician, Slicing (Hemlock, MI, US, 48626)

Requisition Number: 79148

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Role Purpose

The Operations Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient production within the Hemlock Wafer Plant, with a focus on safety, production performance, continuous improvement, maintenance coordination, and operational discipline. This role collaborates closely with the department Section Supervisor to implement improvements in processes, equipment performance, and product attributes.

The Operations Technician provides day-to-day operational leadership by demonstrating a high level of ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate department priorities and production goals into clear daily actions and execution.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership by proactively identifying issues, driving solutions, and ensuring actions are carried through to completion.
• Coordinate and drive cross-shift communication, issue resolution, and follow-up to ensure operational continuity.
• Support Team Leaders and the workforce in addressing production priorities, resource needs, and operational challenges.
• Assist in coordinating technical, maintenance, and planned work to minimize operational disruptions and support production objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Development, Manufacturing, and other technical resources to improve processes, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Promote strong operational discipline by ensuring procedures, standards, and expectations are consistently followed.
• Support safe work practices and reinforce a culture in which safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement are shared responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and help develop and implement sustainable solutions across shifts.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

• Generally, M-F, 40 hours

• Must be flexible to cover for Team Leader as needed (infrequent)

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Required Education

• 2+ years of experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environment.

Required Years and Area of Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in engineering or manufacturing environment

• Prior team leader or equivalent management experience preferred

Required Skills

• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making

• Experience in developing and delivering technical projects or process improvements into manufacturing

• Strong work ethic and desire to exceed expectations

• Ability to work in a team-based environment

• Communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to use data to drive to solutions

• Strong drive to succeed and implement solutions

• Technically curious, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Desired Skills

• 2-year degree in technical discipline; engineering preferred
• Demonstrated results developing and delivering step change innovations to manufacturing
• Experience with measurement, characterization, or processing technologies
• Skills and experience with statistical process control
• Experience with application of 6-Sigma methods, KT, and MEE

Soft Skills

• Self-starter, able to function with a high level of independence

• Open and engaging to effectively interface with others

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Technical curiosity and want to learn

• Ability to perform in a team or matrix environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $58,934.00 - $81,034.00 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.

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• 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.

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