Welder Assembler

Welder Assembler
Location: 250 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00/Hour

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The Dixon Group is looking for a Welder Assembler to join our team! In this role, you will be hands-on in assembling and testing critical components, ranging from air tank manifolds and test pumps to swivel joints and loading arms. You will also prepare parts for our welding team through sandblasting and pipe polishing. All assemblies are built to precise engineering specifications and rigorously tested prior to packaging and shipping.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Perform surface preparation on parts prior to welding through sanding, sandblasting and pipe polishing.
• Accurately assemble and test a variety of equipment, including Test Pumps, Air Tank Manifolds, Swivel Joints, and Loading Arms.
• Read and follow detailed shop orders, engineering specifications, and production prints to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Construct wooden crates for the safe packaging and shipping of completed parts.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in other production areas or on special projects as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent (No advanced degrees or certifications required).
• Previous experience in production assembly or a mechanical field is highly beneficial, though not strictly required. We are willing to train candidates with a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and accurately follow production prints and shop orders.
• Strong attention to detail and a team-player mentality.
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing/shop environment and capable of performing the physical requirements of heavy assembly.

Note: Steel-toe shoes are required for this position.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)