CNC Manufacturing Technician - 2 Shifts

Dixon Valve Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD seeks a Manufacturing Technician with CNC experience to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment in a production setting. You will inspect parts, read blueprints, and maintain quality while supporting a safe, organized workplace.

Two shifts are available: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday. A high school diploma and 3+ years of manufacturing experience are required, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting CNC machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (calipers/micrometers).
• Basic shop mathematics (including fractions and conversions).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor CNC machinery to mill, punch, drill, broach, and ream components.
• Troubleshoot machine performance and adjust settings or tooling as needed.
• Identify defects, investigate causes, and take corrective action for quality.
• Perform in-process and final inspections per drawings and specs.
• Read blueprints and manufacturing documentation; interpret work orders.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Set up machines for production runs and manage tooling changes.
• Maintain production records and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to improve processes.

Skills

CNC operation

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Calipers & micrometers

Shop math

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machinery

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD seeks a Manufacturing Technician with CNC experience to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment in a production setting. You will inspect parts, read blueprints, and maintain quality while supporting a safe, organized workplace.

Two shifts are available: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday. A high school diploma and 3+ years of manufacturing experience are required, with competitive pay and benefits offered.