Job Description

About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated associate to support the divisional machining and R&D operations in conjunction with the Western Cluster on first shift.This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.Responsibilities:

• Machine, repair, modify fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids
• Work closely with engineers, manufacturing, and shop associates to provide input on part/machine design and improvements
• Perform preventive maintenance of machine shop equipment
• Be committed to continuous personal development (current machining technology) aligned with current commitments and business needs
• Identify materials, parts, equipment, and time line required to complete jobs
• Be flexible to work in other functions to meet business needs
• Work flexible or extended hours when needed

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program and a minimum of 2 years hands on machining, OR a minimum of 6 years experience in a machine shop (as opposed to production) environment
• Experience in programming and running of CNC mills and lathes, grinders, and manual shop equipment to make parts to exacting tolerances
• Experience in the use of a variety of hand tools, precision measuring instruments and the ability to maintain shop equipment and associated tooling
• Experience in CAD/Cam software
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mail)
• Ability to deliver parts holding tolerances down to .0005
• Ability to produce machined parts from conceptual ideas, sketches, drawing packets, Solid Models, engineering specifications, or verbal input
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work safely in a shop environment
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience programming 4/5 axis mills and multi-axis CNC lathes
• Experience with CMMS, electronic work order system, and Mastercam/Solidworks
• Experience in mentoring and training machine shop associates

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/benefitsWe believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered 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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contactAdditional Information

• Travel%: 5%
• Shift: Day Job
• Schedule: Full-time

W. L. Gore & Associates