Manufacturing Operator/Tech
W. L. Gore & AssociatesRole Overview
W. L. Gore & Associates is hiring a entry-level Manufacturing Operator/Tech. This is a full-time role in Elkton. posted 2 weeks ago. The posted range is $40k to $67k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
Manufacturing Operator/Tech
Req Id: 1698
State/Province: Maryland
Business: Gore Fabrics
Category: Manufacturing
Sub-Category: Production/Manufacturing
Work Arrangement: On-site
Posting Start Date: 5/22/26
Posting End Date: 6/10/26
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our Fabrics Coatings team and work the 2nd Shift. In this role, you will need to understand and apply the team’s fundamental technology. This commitment provides the opportunity to join an established team and help ensure that we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. Standard hours will be 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM Monday through Friday.
This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits:
- $19 - $32 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
- Learn, support, practice the Gore culture.
- Follow and advocate safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment with a focus on producing quality products and achieving team production goals.
- Interact and connect with a cross functional group, including shop associates, process engineers, and new product development engineers.
- Make informed product quality decisions based on product documentation.
- Understand our quality systems to ensure processes and procedures are followed so we consistently deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations.
- Identify and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts.
- Understand and adhere to basic work instructions and procedures, while providing suggestions for improvement.
- Perform computer data entry (Nemo, EAM, and HMI Interface).
- Understand and apply the team’s fundamental technology as it applies to manufacturing and testing.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience operating and maintaining complex equipment.
- Attentiveness to detail, good documentation and record keeping skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Can identify, conceptualize, and solve problems.
- Ability to follow and advocate safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Adapt to changes in production schedule and shift to other manufacturing areas on short notice.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and alternate between shifts to meet business needs, sometimes with short notice.
- Work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Able to perform basic math and computer transactions with ability to learn more advanced computer applications.
- Ability to safely work in elevated, confined, or restricted spaces with entrance points as small as 21", including climbing ladders, transitioning onto platforms with limited clearance, maneuvering in tight areas, and maintaining balance and stability while performing tasks in constrained workspaces.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including reaching overhead up to 77", reaching around obstacles, crawling under clearances as low as 29", kneeling or crouching for extended periods while maintaining full range of motion, and lifting 35 pounds several times over an 8‑hour period.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Manufacturing Operator/Tech position at W. L. Gore & Associates?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to W. L. Gore & Associates. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Manufacturing Operator/Tech position at W. L. Gore & Associates located?
This position is based in Elkton. W. L. Gore & Associates has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Manufacturing Operator/Tech role at W. L. Gore & Associates pay?
W. L. Gore & Associates has posted a compensation range of $40k to $67k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Manufacturing Operator/Tech role at W. L. Gore & Associates posted?
This role was posted on May 23, 2026 (16 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Manufacturing Operator/Tech role at W. L. Gore & Associates entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements W. L. Gore & Associates has listed.
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