Job Description
Manufacturing Operator/Tech
Req Id:  2450
State/Province:  Delaware, Maryland
City:  Elkton, Maryland
Business:  Gore Performance Solutions
Category:  Manufacturing
Sub-Category:  Production/Manufacturing
Experience Level:  Experienced
Work Arrangement:  On-site
Posting Start Date:  11/3/26
Posting End Date:  11/18/26

About the Role

The Custom Intermediates Platform located at Cherry Hill and Lovett is seeking 2nd Shift Manufacturing Technicians to join our business. The Platform is currently a 5x24 operation with a diverse portfolio of products, and a variety of technically complex equipment. The standard working hours for the commitment are Monday through Friday, 3pm-11:30pm. In this role, you will be joining an established team and ensuring we meet our operations objectives.

 

This position will be located at our facilities in Elkton, Maryland.

 

Pay and Benefits:

  • $25 - $31 per hour
  • This role is eligible for an additional $2/hr shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. 
  • 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

  • Learning, practicing, supporting, and teaching the Gore culture 
  • Setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex process equipment 
  • Inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting product both on and off line 
  • Performing detailed and accurate record keeping in a timely manner 
  • Following work instructions, SOP guidelines, and other modules of the quality system 
  • Interacting and communicating with cross-functional groups, including shop associates, process engineers, new-product-development associates, and quality technicians
  • Multi-tasking and operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously in a safe manner 
  • Practicing and advocating safety policies 
  • Working independently as well as part of a team

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and complex machine operation experience 
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Documentation habits, problem solving, and organizational skills   
  • Ability to make good product quality decisions with an attention to detail
  • Must have effective communications skills, both verbal and written with a demonstrated ability to positively influence teammates
  • Basic math and computer skills with ability to learn more advanced systems
  • Multi-task, prioritize, and operate several pieces of equipment simultaneously in a safe manner 
  • Lift, push, and pull 35lbs on a routine basis  
  • Adapt to production schedule changes with the ability to shift to other production areas and facilities on short notice
  • Work overtime as the business requires, including weekends

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with LEAN Daily Management and GBS tools
  • Experience with SAP

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

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 protected 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 United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
 

Information at a Glance

About Gore

For over 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.

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. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.