Salt Lake City - Swing Shift Lead in Training ​/ Press Operator

Cell Lead in Training Program/Press Operator

Corning is searching for aspiring Cell Leads to complete our Lead in Training program. Openings are available on Day Shift, Swing Shift, and Grave shift.

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

• 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.

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.

High School Diploma or GED required.

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.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 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