Heavy Assembler

Dixon Valve; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Chestertown, Maryland, is seeking a Heavy Assembler to join their team. You will be involved in insulating, armoring, and testing hoses, and must have at least 2 years of assembly experience. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing of heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Insulate, armor and test small and large bore hoses.
• Assemble heavy machinery components according to specifications and blueprints.
• Perform quality checks on completed assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Assembly skills

Ability to read blueprints

Proficient with hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

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Job: Heavy Assembler
Location: Dixon Specialty Products
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, $18-$20/hour

Dixon Specialty Products is looking for a Heavy Assembler to join our crew of skilled professionals who build and test industrial equipment that powers industries worldwide. At this location, you will be insulating, armoring, and testing small to large bore hoses. This is your chance to work with large-scale components, top-tier tools, and a company that invests in your growth and success—every step of the way. If you have welding experience, that’s a strong plus!

What You’ll Do

• Insulate, armor and test small and large bore hoses
• Assemble heavy machinery components according to specifications and blueprints
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to complete assembly tasks
• Perform quality checks on completed assemblies to ensure functionality and safety
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve assembly challenges
• Document assembly processes and report discrepancies or concerns to supervisors
• Prepare and package parts for shipment according to company standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing of heavy equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Preferred

• Technical certification in a related field
• Welding experience is a strong plus - Entry level Mig & Tig welding
• Exposure to sandblasting, grinding wheels, paint booths

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hands-on training and development from Day 1
• Access to our state-certified Apprenticeship Program
• Competitive pay + shift differential
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match, performance bonuses, and more
• Tuition reimbursement and internal promotion opportunities
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and PTO
• Gym reimbursements and wellness support

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

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.).