Manufacturing Technician

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience performing preventative maintenance on complex equipment
  
• Attentiveness to detail, good documentation, and record keeping skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills
  
• Safety oriented
  
• Basic math and computer skills with ability to learn more advanced computer applications
  
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and alternate between shifts to meet business needs. This will include extended hours (10-12 hours per day) and possible weekends in support of IQ/OQ activities for the first 6 to 8 months
  
• Ability to lift 35 pounds several times over an 8-hour period; also stand for most of the shift and climb steps as needed, while wearing a headset
  
• Ability to identify, conceptualize, and solve problems
  
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  
• Willing to adapt to changes in production schedule and shift to other manufacturing areas on short notice
  

Desired Qualifications: 

• PTFE manipulation and/or ePTFE coating or lamination experience.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).

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