Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrician who takes pride in keeping critical manufacturing equipment running at its best. As the primary electrician on second shift, you will own the electrical side of the operation. When equipment goes down, you will be the go-to expert who diagnoses the problem and gets production back on track. You will work alongside a skilled trades team that supports production across three shifts, and your work will directly impact equipment uptime, product quality, and the safety of the associates on the manufacturing floor. This role offers real ownership, broad hands-on experience with industrial controls and manufacturing systems, and the opportunity to grow your technical skills and lead troubleshooting efforts.

You will work four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 11:30 pm, which gives you a three-day weekend every week.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland. ​​

Pay and Benefits:

• $36 - $48 per hour
• This role is eligible for an additional $2/hour 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

• Foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe working environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, web-handling systems, ovens, and associated industrial power-distribution components, along with related mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and basic repair and fabrication work.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, evaluate task effectiveness and frequency, and recommend improvements that increase equipment reliability.
• Serve as the primary second-shift electrical resource, keeping manufacturing leaders and technical partners informed of equipment status and coordinating support as needed.
• Document labor, parts, failure details, corrective actions, and completed work accurately in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Support continuous-improvement projects, equipment modifications, shutdown work, and reliability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated journey-level electrical skill with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, including motor controls, programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, and 480/240 VAC equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, the National Electrical Code, and NFPA 70E electrical-safety practices.
• Skilled in reading and applying electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation to troubleshoot and complete repairs.
• Skilled in troubleshooting related mechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems, power transmission, and basic fabrication needs.
• Proficient with computers and maintenance software to document work, including experience with an Enterprise Asset Management or computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple equipment issues, make sound troubleshooting decisions, and communicate clearly with manufacturing leaders and technical partners.
• Ability to work safely in chemical areas and perform work requiring fall protection, aerial lifts, arc-flash personal protective equipment, supplied air hood, and confined-space entry when trained and authorized.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and shutdowns as required.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, journeyperson credential, state electrical license, or comparable technical education.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, Wonderware human-machine interfaces, or building automation systems.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation and calibration, welding or fabrication, rigging, and mentoring apprentices or less-experienced associates.

This role requires pre-hire medical clearance by Gore which may include testing to assess visual acuity and/or the ability to wear specific safety equipment as required during the performance of the role.

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 US citizens, 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

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.