Manufacturing Technician

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their Industrial Fibers Team. This role emphasizes best-in-class manufacturing principles within a high-quality culture. The successful candidate will operate complex equipment, ensure product quality, and maintain meticulous documentation. With a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and personal development. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Shift Differential Pay

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-Sharing Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and machine operation experience.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex process equipment.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot product both on and offline.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Machine Operation

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

About the Role: We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Industrial Fibers Team. This associate will understand and apply the best-in-class manufacturing principles in a High Technology and High-Quality Culture.The standard weekly hours for this 2^nd Shift commitment are Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

• $19.00 - $32.00 per hour


• This role is eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts (in California, the shift differential pay is $2.40/hour).


• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.


• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits.More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities:

• Learn, practice, support, and teach the Gore culture


• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex process equipment


• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot product both on and offline


• Perform detailed and accurate record keeping in a timely manner


• Follow work instructions, SOP guidelines, and other modules of the quality system


• Interact and communicate with a cross-functional group, including shop associates, process engineers, and new-product-development associates


• Multi-task and operate several pieces of equipment simultaneously in a safe manner


• Practice and advocate safety policies


• Work independently as well as in a team

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and machine operation experience


• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and personal development


• Documentation habits, problem solving, and organizational skills


• Must have effective communications skills, both verbal and written


• Basic computer skills and ability to learn more advanced computer applications


• Ability to make good product quality decisions with an attention to detail


• Ability to positively influence teammates


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and operate several pieces of equipment simultaneously in a safe manner


• Ability to lift, push, and pull 35lbs on a routine basis


• Ability to work overtime as the business requires, including weekends

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience identifying and driving continuous improvement efforts


• Experience working cross functionally to meet business needs


• Experience working in SAP S/4HANA software

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact