Metrology Technician
Corning · Keller, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $71k–$97k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Corning (industrial) in Keller, TX. Corning's Optical Connectivity business is seeking a Metrology Technician to support daily laboratory operations through measurement, inspection, and reporting activities.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Automation, Tooling
- Base pay
- $71k–$97k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$75k. This one lists $71k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 547 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (3+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- Root cause 31%
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This plant: Corning in Keller
2 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Manufacturing Site Leader · Manufacturing · Manager
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Requirements
- ✓Keller, TX
- ✓Normal Working hours 9AM to 5PM, 40+ hours/week
- ✓0-10% Travel Domestic and International (within USA, Mexico, Poland)
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform measurement and inspection activities using coordinate measuring machines, computed tomography (CT) systems, profilometers, and vision systems — including first article inspections and dimensional evaluations
- ◆Coordinate sample delivery, measurement requirements, and timing of results with internal customers
- ◆Document measurement results and inspection findings; communicate status updates to the local team and stakeholders
- ◆Support fixture development, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives; create basic computer-aided design (CAD) drawings for measurement fixtures
- ◆Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safe work practices; provide occasional field support using optical test instruments
Experiences/Education - Required
- ✓Technical or an Associate degree and experience in Metrology, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
- ✓3+ years of experience in a measurement laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or technical support environment
- ✓Experience with coordinate measuring machines, computed tomography (CT) systems, optical scanning, or vision inspection systems
- ✓Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- ✓Working knowledge of first article inspection and basic statistical analysis
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and reporting
- ✓English language proficiency, written and verbal, required for collaboration with global teams
Experiences/Education - Desired
- ✓Experience supporting equipment, product, or technology transfers in manufacturing
- ✓Familiarity with fiber optic products or inspection systems
- ✓Experience building or modifying fixtures for measurement applications
- ✓Basic experience creating computer-aided design (CAD) drawings for fixtures or part-holding concepts
- ✓Exposure to automation or efficiency improvement projects in a laboratory environment
- ✓Experience supporting teams across multiple sites or regions
- ✓Basic experience with optical test instruments used in manufacturing, troubleshooting, or laboratory support
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $70,854.00 - $97,424.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
- ✓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
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Requisition Number: 77024
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Scope of Role
Corning's Optical Connectivity business is seeking a Metrology Technician to support daily laboratory operations through measurement, inspection, and reporting activities. This role operates advanced metrology equipment — including coordinate measuring machines, computed tomography (CT) systems, and vision systems — and contributes to process improvement, fixture development, and cross-functional coordination with internal customers.
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