Manufacturing Technician

About the Role: The Core Technology Custom Intermediates Team at Lovett is seeking a highly motivated 2nd shift manufacturing technician to support manufacturing and R&D. This commitment provides the opportunity to join an established team with a growing product base and help ensure that we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. The standard 2nd shift hours are Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This role will be located 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

Learn, support, practice the Gore cultureFollow and advocate safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipmentSet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment with a focus on producing quality product and achieving team production goalsInteract and communicate with a cross-functional group, including shop associates, process engineers, and new-product-development engineers.Collaborate with shift to ensure production plans are met with the ability to monitor and ship production orders on time to downstream partnersUnderstand and adhere to basic work instructions and procedures, while providing suggestions for improvementOccasional completion of NPD experiments on production equipment, while helping with sampling and data collectionUtilize our quality systems to ensure that processes consistently deliver products that meet customer needs and expectationsIdentify and actively participate in continuing improvement effortsAdhere to and champion of 5S standards

Required Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written communication skillsAttentiveness to detail, good documentation and record keeping skillsBasic math and computer skills with ability to learn more advanced computer applicationsDemonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience performing preventative maintenance and rebuilds/changeovers on complex equipmentAbility to work overtime, weekends, and alternate between shifts to meet business needsAbility to lift 35 pounds several times over an 8-hour period; also stand for most of the shiftAbility to and climb steps as neededAbility to identify, conceptualize, and solve problemsAbility to work effectively independently and in team situations as both a leader and a followerAbility to adapt to changes in production schedule and shift to other manufacturing areas (including manufacturing at Cherry Hill) on short notice

Desired Qualifications

Tenter frame experienceLot allocation capabilityExperience running R&D and working with NPD associates

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