Manufacturing Operator
About the Role: We are currently looking for experienced Manufacturing Technicians to join various teams in our Fabrics Division, Performance Solutions Division, as well as Core Technology in the Newark, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland area. This role provides the opportunity to join a growing team and help ensure that we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. The standard hours are Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. through 6:30 a.m.
This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits:
- 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, support, and practice Gore culture
- Be passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Manufacture product and advocate safety practices while working with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Engineering to include the use of personal protective equipment
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and participate in continuous improvement efforts
- Perform equipment setup and operation
- Perform inspection and testing
- Perform data collection/entry
- Utilize our quality system to ensure our process delivers products to meet customer needs and expectations that adhere to GMP/ISO standards
- Interact and communicate with cross functional teams
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience operating electrical cable tape-wrapping equipment in a bulk cable manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with quality control systems
- Basic math and computer skills with ability to learn more advanced computer applications
- Effective communication skills, verbal, and written communication skills while working independently and in a team environment
- Proven attention to detail with ability to focus on primary commitments while managing multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, work overtime, and flex work schedule to meet business needs
- Demonstrated ability to learn and execute a detailed plan and follow processes & procedures
- Ability to adapt to changes in production schedule
- Ability to lift 35 pounds on a routine basis
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior manufacturing experience working in a team-oriented environment with quality system exposure
- Experience using a MES system
- Experience troubleshooting complex equipment
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
About Gore
For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.