Electrical Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our team and play a key role in supporting manufacturing and facility operations at our Elkton, Maryland sites. In this hands-on position, you will troubleshoot and repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, support machine installations, and help keep operations running safely and reliably. This is a great opportunity to work with a wide variety of manufacturing systems, expand your technical expertise, and collaborate with talented teams across facilities operations, engineering, and maintenance. If you enjoy solving problems, working across trades, and making a direct impact, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career.

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

Pay and Benefits:

• $47 - $60 per hour
• 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

• Maintain a safe and positive work environment while following established safety practices and procedures.
  
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing, facility, and support equipment using drawings, manuals, equipment repair history, and diagnostic tools.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and breakdown support activities to improve equipment reliability.
  
• Collaborate with manufacturing associates and engineers to understand equipment needs, priorities, and execute improvement opportunities.
  
• Document timely completion of maintenance and calibration work, including labor, parts, and work details, in the computerized maintenance management system.
  
• Support mechanical and electrical work across production systems, fluid handling equipment, die cutting platforms, laboratories, and facility systems.
  
• Fabricate and modify parts using machine shop equipment such as drills, saws, and other general metal working tools.
  
• Coordinate contractor support and provide off-shift or weekend support when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on electrical troubleshooting and maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems, including motor controls, PLCs, variable frequency drives, 480/240 VAC power distribution, and robotics.
• Experience performing instrumentation and calibration work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and fabrication drawings to troubleshoot equipment, complete repairs, and fabricate components.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and electrical codes, including OSHA, the National Electrical Code, and NFPA standards.
• Strong computer skills with proven experience using Allen-Bradley PLC programming software, including making program changes and supporting automation-related networks and operating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment, including from ladders and aerial lifts, while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support on-call and overtime needs, and travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with robotics and building automation systems.
• Welding, fabrication, rigging, and advanced mechanical skills.
• Project management