Manufacturing Technician - Quality Inspection

Davita Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking an Associate for their quality inspection team in Elkton, Maryland. The role involves performing visual inspections of membranes and coated films, ensuring production alignment with quality standards. Candidates should have manufacturing inspection experience and a commitment to quality principles.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Shift differential pay for evening/nights

Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/in-process inspection.
• Experience managing multiple priorities.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspection of membranes and coated films.
• Keep records of quality issues and decisions.
• Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

About the Role: Our Inspection Team is seeking a responsible Associate to support quality inspection of both Membranes and Coated Films. This commitment provides the opportunity to join an established platform and help ensure that we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. The standard weekly hours are 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is a visual inspection role.

This role will be located 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:

• Support, practice, and live the Gore culture


• Perform visual quality inspection of both membrane and coated film


• Make quality decisions within defined boundaries of Workmanship Standards


• Keep a detailed record of quality issues and loss reasons using MES


• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Product Specifications


• Ensure alignment with environmental health and safety requirements in the work area


• Identify and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts


• Partner with the engineering team to support R&D and NPD efforts


• Utilize our quality systems to ensure processes consistently deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years prior manufacturing/in process inspection experience with the ablility to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis
  


• Experience in successfully managing multiple, often conflicting, priorities
  


• Attention to detail and experience working within a defined Quality System; following written instructions and making good, product-quality decisions
  


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  


• Adapt to schedule changes; flexibility to work in alternate areas, on work alternate shifts, or overtime as needed
  


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


• Comfortable working independently as well as in a functional team environment
  


• Proven track record of productive active-listening, relationship building, and fostering a team culture
  


• Ability to make decisions within gray area (demonstrated understanding of personal waterline)

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience on Multiple Film and/or Membrane Inspection Machines with material handling to support the Inspection Process
  


• Experience working side by side with engineers
  


• Prior leadership, sponsorship, or trainer experience
  

To minimize disruption to the business, while supporting growth and development, Associates are expected to fulfill a minimum of 2 years in commitment before applying to another internal commitment. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved.

This role requires pre-hire medical clearance by Gore which may include testing to assess visual acuity and/or the ability to wear specific safety equipment as required during the performance of the role.

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information.Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC *1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC *1255a.

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