Manufacturing Operator​/Tech

About The Role

We are seeking a responsible Associate to join our Inspection Team and support quality inspection of both membranes and coated films on the 3rd Shift. This commitment provides the opportunity to join an established platform and help ensure that we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. Standard hours will be 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM Monday through Friday (Monday shift starts at 11:00 PM Sunday).

This position is a visual inspection role. This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay And Benefits

• $19 - $25 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

• Support, practice, and live the Gore culture
• Perform visual quality inspection of both membrane and coated film
• Make quality decisions within defined boundaries of Workmanship Standards
• Keep a detailed record of quality issues and loss reasons using MES
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Product Specifications
• Ensure alignment with environmental health and safety requirements in the work area
• Identify and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with the engineering team to support R&D and NPD efforts
• Utilize our quality systems to ensure processes consistently deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing/process inspection experience
• Attention to detail and experience working within a defined Quality System; following written instructions and making good, product-quality decisions
• Ability to make decisions within gray area (demonstrated understanding of personal waterline)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adapt to schedule changes, flexibility to work in alternate areas and work alternate shifts or overtime as needed
• Basic math and computer skills with ability to learn more advanced computer applications
• Experience in successfully managing multiple, often conflicting, priorities
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a functional team environment
• Proven track record of productive active-listening, relationship building, and fostering a team culture
• Able to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis

• 1 years of experience on multiple film and/or membrane inspection machines
• Experience working side by side with engineers
• Prior leadership, sponsorship, or trainer experience
• Experience with material handling to support the inspection process

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.

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 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.