About the Industry: The Gore family of consumer products, including our revolutionary Elixir® Strings, is designed to provide superior performance in a wide range of applications. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries
About the Role: We are looking for a reliable Machine Operator to join our Elixir® Strings team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating high speed automated and manually operated machines and slitting equipment that produce Elixir® Strings for musicians around the world; at times you will partner with technical, skill trades, and Continuous Improvement teams to implement process improvements in the Performance Solutions Division. Standard hours for this 2 nd shift role are Monday afternoon - Friday evening, 3:00 - 11:30 pm.
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:
- Perform set-up, inspection, and operation of multiple automated and manual machines, along with recording process data
- Utilize quality system and maintain understanding of relevant procedures and SOP's; read and follow all process SOPs to perform set-up, inspection, and operation of multiple automated and manual machines
- Partner with the shop, engineering, and CI teams to help identify opportunities for improvement and participate in Lean Manufacturing System initiatives
- Learn new processing technologies quickly to consistently increase production levels to meet demand
- Follow and support all environmental, health, and safety requirements in work area as well as actively reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions
- Be a flexible, reliable teammate in a dynamic fast paced production environment
- Achieve efficient throughput standards for automated and manual string assembly
- Willingness to work overtime as needed and be flexible in work hours to meet business demand requirements
- Actively support, practice, and teach the Gore Culture to positively influence others; drive personal development to increase your knowledge and improve the role
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated skill working in a very fast-paced work environment
- Basic math and computer skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; be energized in a team environment where success is determined by the individual's capability to work well with the rest of the team and individually
- Ability to work overtime as identified by the business and capable of receiving training on any shift
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask
- Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs and work in a standing position for prolonged periods of time during shift
- Experience with MES computer systems
- Demonstrated skill as a high-performance Elixir ® Strings machine operator
- Be passionate about manufacturing products that are the highest quality in their class
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
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.
Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact