Salt Lake City - Day Shift Lead in Training / Press Operator

Salt Lake City - Day Shift Lead in Training / Press Operator

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84107

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76207

**The company built on breakthroughs. ​ **

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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. 

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Cell Lead in Training Program/Press Operator

Corning is looking for our next generation of Cell Leads to complete our Lead in Training program.Openings available on Day Shift, Swing Shift, and Grave shift.

How it works: Your first 90 days are spent as a Press Operator learning how to run machines and safely make high quality products. Upon completion of Press Operator training, you will enter our Lead in Training program to learn how to lead a cell. Upon successful completion of this program, you graduate to a Cell Lead role. All roles are hourly positions.

Role purpose:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery to manufacture finished good items such as pipettes, plates, and racks.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Operates line equipment in assigned cell and may be assigned to numerous cells including molding press machines, assembling and packaging of product, monitoring output quality and quantity, and making minor adjustments to machines within defined parameters.

• Records production information and event occurrences.

• Performs daily housekeeping and waste removal.

• Performs routine monitoring and inspection activities per product specifications at each stage of production.

• Completes production records, recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry; ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company standards.

• Stages raw materials, in-process products, and finished products per current procedures.

• Works with tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals demonstrating proper safety precautions.

• Relieves other team members for absences or break periods and rotate duties as required.

• Assembles, packages, labels, palletizes and stages products per specifications & procedures.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions. Hearing protection and gloves are available; use of appropriate PPE where required. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 35 pounds rarely.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years of manufacturing experience required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Advanced certification or education may be accepted in lieu of experience minimums.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$20.00 hourly rate - $23.25 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.

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**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.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City