Electrical Technician
About the Role: We are looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team. This associate will be a skilled, self-motivated, service-oriented individual and will provide night shift electrical maintenance support for our manufacturing operations. The associate will be responsible for electrical repairs and maintenance on many types of production equipment with a focus of preventive maintenance and breakdown support activities. Standard hours are 11:00pm - 7:30am, Sunday through Thursday.
This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.
Please note that evening, night and weekend shift positions are eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay (in California, the shift differential pay is $2.40/hour).
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!
Responsibilities:
- Foster and maintain a positive and safe working environment
- Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and equipment
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment, evaluate effectiveness (content and frequency), and make necessary changes following our quality system guidelines
- Work in chemical enclosures
- Document and sign off on completed maintenance activities including time, parts, and description of work in the Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS)
- Perform basic to intermediate level fabrications and machine modifications using standard machine shop equipment (drill press, saw, mill, lathe, sheet metal forming, etc.)
- Organize and direct outside contractors as needed
- Support continuous improvement activities
- Commit to continuous personal development aligned with current commitments and business goals
- Work at multiple facilities to meet business needs
Required Qualifications:
- Journey level electrical skills with minimum 3 years hands-on experience in an industrial production facility including web handling and batch processing, Allen Bradley PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and variable speed drive experience
- Instrumentation, calibration experience
- Understanding and familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems
- Strong understanding of OSHA, NEC (National Electric Code), NFPA codes
- Desktop computer skills, including CAD to work from drawings coupled with basic understanding of networking and operating systems as related to automation controls
- Utilize good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to follow written procedures
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment including, working from ladders, aerial lifts, and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to; safety glasses, safety shoes, and other required PPE based on the associated hazards
- Ability to mentor associates including apprentices, collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks while handling complex projects
- Ability to work overtime, work weekends, perform on call duties respond to vendor concerns after normal working hours as required to meet business needs
- Ability to travel 5%
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Siemens PLC and variable speed drives & Wonderware HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- Robotics & Building Automation Systems
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.
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