Inst Electrician

Inst Electrician

Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Canton, NY, US, 13617

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77432

**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. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Instrument Electrician

The purpose of the plant electrician is to performs construction, installation, maintenance and repairs of all plant electrical facilities, power lines, power distribution panels, HVAC equipment, all measuring, recording, and controlling instruments, and all electronic devices.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for other equipment such as temperature controllers and recorders, pneumatic gas controls, draft controls, relays, voltage jacks, brushes, rectifiers, moisture controls, level controls, time checks, pyrometers, frauenthal controls, pressure transmitters

• Installs all the components needed for these systems such as tubing, wiring, sensors, etc.

• Work from detailed drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.

• Wires circuits, balances loads, installs and checks a wide variety of equipment.

• Runs power lines as directed.

• Diagnoses faulty operation of electrical services/equipment.

• Performs repairs, possesses wide knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and HVAC equipment to solve interrelated problems.

• Performs work on energized lines, circuit breakers, relays, transformers carrying up to 440 volts.

• Moves and removes wiring in safety with motor starters, removes and replaces fuses, adjusts calibration screws on substation breakers, removes and reinstalls breakers in panel.

• Makes hot cut-over as needed.

• Calibrated and adjusts equipment against specified standards.

• Inspects equipment for proper operation.

• Utilizes computer programs to enter labor and work order information.

Education/Experience :

• High School or GED equivalent.

• Must be a qualified journeyman electrician.

• Strong work ethic, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills required.

US Citizenship required

In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is ​$37.22 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**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: Massena